superstitiousa.[F. superstitieux, L. superstitiosus.]1. Of or pertaining to superstition; proceeding from, or manifesting, superstition; as, superstitious rites; superstitious observances.()2. Evincing superstition; overscrupulous and rigid in religious observances; addicted to superstition; full of idle fancies and scruples in regard to religion.()Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious. (Acts xvii. 22.)3. Overexact; scrupulous beyond need.()Superstitious use (Law), the use of a gift or bequest, as of land, etc., for the maintenance of the rites of a religion not tolerated by the law. [Eng.] Mozley & W.()()