superstitiously

[soo-per-stish-uhs-lee]

adverb

1. in a way that reflects or arises from superstition.

Example Sentences

Therein, we find Swift superstitiously "knocking on wood" that their relationship will last, and knocking wood in the bedroom, in an unexpected homage to her fiancé's "manhood".

From BBC

As the team took a bus to the game, Eileen and other parents gathered for a meal, superstitiously repeating their outfits from each of the team’s previous playoff games.

From Los Angeles Times

"God willing," he says, superstitiously knocking the table.

From BBC

China’s U.N. ambassador, Zhang Jun, expressed regret on May 11 that the United States “remains enamored superstitiously of the magic power of sanctions,” which he said are not an appropriate way to address the situation.

From Seattle Times

“Regrettably, the U.S. has turned a blind eye to reasonable proposals of China and other relevant council members, and remains enamored superstitiously of the magical power of sanctions,” Zhang told the council.

From Reuters