HyperDic: superstitious

English > 1 sense of the word superstitious:
ADJECTIVEallsuperstitiousshowing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance
superstitious > pronunciation
Soundssuw.perstih'shahs
Rhymesabacus ... zealous: 1164 rhymes with ahs...
English > superstitious: 1 sense > adjective 1
Meaningshowing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance.
Example"finally realized that the horror he felt was superstitious in origin"
Broaderirrationalnot consistent with or using reason
Spanishsupersticioso
Catalansupersticiós
Nounssuperstitionan irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
Adverbssuperstitiouslyin a superstitious manner

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