superstitious Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance
    • finally realized that the horror he felt was superstitious in origin

WordNet

Su`per*sti"tious adjective
Etymology
F. superstitieux, L. superstitiosus.
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to superstition; proceeding from, or manifesting, superstition; as, superstitious rites; superstitious observances.
  2. Evincing superstition; overscrupulous and rigid in religious observances; addicted to superstition; full of idle fancies and scruples in regard to religion.
    Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious. Acts xvii. 22.
  3. Overexact; scrupulous beyond need. -- Su`per*sti"tious*ly, adv. -- Su`per*sti"tious*ness, n.

Webster 1913