Forbidden (Adjective)
Meaning
Excluded from use or mention; "forbidden fruit"; "in our house dancing and playing cards were out"; "a taboo subject".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- In some cultures, it is considered impolite to mention a deceased person's name, as if it's a forbidden topic of conversation.
- Certain medications were forbidden during pregnancy, as they posed a risk to the developing fetus.
- Dancing and singing were forbidden in our strict household, considered a distraction from academic pursuits.
- Eating in class was strictly forbidden, punishable by detention or worse.
- Discussing politics or religion was forbidden at the dinner table, a rule instated by my parents to maintain family harmony.