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Definition of Superstitiously
1. Adverb. In a superstitious manner. "Superstitiously he refused to travel on Friday the 13th"
Definition of Superstitiously
1. Adverb. In a superstitious manner. ¹
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Definition of Superstitiously
1. [adv]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Superstitiously
Literary usage of Superstitiously
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Quintilian's Institutes of Oratory: Or, Education of an Orator. In Twelve Books by Quintilian (1892)
"Precepts not to be followed too superstitiously ; examples, 100 — 108. An orator
must take care what he proposes to be proved; an example, 109—118. ..."
2. Rovings in the Pacific, from 1837 to 1849: With a Glance at Calfiornia by Edward] [Lucett (1851)
"Sight Rapa. — Go ashore in a Boat. — Mortality amongst the Natives. — superstitiously
accounted for. — Parting Benediction from Rapa. — Gale renewed. ..."
3. Frauds of Papal Ecclesiastics by Gabriel d'. Emiliane, Gilbert Burnet, Antonio Gavin (1835)
"11 A Romish feast or festival properly signifies those days of the year which
are more superstitiously observed than the rest, in honour either of the ..."
4. A Study of the Scriptures: Part I by Samuel Hobart Winkley (1875)
"How may they be superstitiously used ? 183. How may they be so used as to accomplish
the largest amount of good both to ourselves and to others? ..."
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