superstitiously
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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"God willing," he says, superstitiously knocking the table.
From BBC • Dec. 12, 2023
The ring of turquoise, a stone said to have healing powers, depicts a snake and is always worn, superstitiously, by Mr. Speliopoulos “with the head facing out” for added protection.
From New York Times • Apr. 14, 2020
We put our dead in cemeteries and, when we pass them, we superstitiously hold our breath.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 11, 2015
The iconic statue is copper-green, with both hands rubbed to a shine from so many people superstitiously touching them.
From Slate • Jun. 22, 2014
He put it on the window-sill and a little superstitiously waited to see what it would do.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
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