SUPERSTITIOUS


Meaning of SUPERSTITIOUS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ su:pə(r)stɪʃəs ]

1.

People who are superstitious believe in things that are not real or possible, for example magic.

Jean was extremely superstitious and believed the colour green brought bad luck.

ADJ : usu v-link ADJ

2.

Superstitious fears or beliefs are irrational and not based on fact.

A wave of superstitious fear spread among the townspeople...

ADJ : ADJ n

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