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superstitious

[soo-per-stish-uhs] / ˌsu pərˈstɪʃ əs /
ADJECTIVE
having superstitions
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ADJECTIVE
based on superstition
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Superstitious sippers must not break their teapot, pour tea back into the teapot, drink the kettle dry or drink out of the spout, lest they court disaster.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 22, 2023

Superstitious Mr Lionetti says he sticks to the same routine for every match throughout the tournament, so therefore did not watch the game with his English wife, but instead with his Italian friends.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2021

Superstitious and neurotic, managers are constantly on the lookout for that lucky talisman, some mystical garment or accessory, which might allow them to prevail in the random, low-scoring, crazy-making game of soccer.

From Slate • Jul. 14, 2018

The new reality series “Very Superstitious With George Lopez” has the veteran comic investigating far-fetched and often foolish beliefs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2018

Superstitious, like many sailors, they were happy to leave him alone.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman



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