— superstitiously , adv. — superstitiousness , n.
/sooh'peuhr stish"euhs/ , adj.
1. of the nature of, characterized by, or proceeding from superstition: superstitious fears.
2. pertaining to or connected with superstition: superstitious legends.
3. believing in, full of, or influenced by superstition.
[ 1350-1400; ME supersticious superstitiosus, equiv. to superstiti ( o ) SUPERSTITION + -osus -OUS ]