Tabu (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The ancient temple was/tabu for outsiders to enter without permission from the local shaman.
- In many South Seas islands, certain reefs and caves are considered/tabu, to be left undisturbed by fishermen and sailors.
- The chief warned the foreigners that the area they were planning to enter was/tabu, and any desecration would result in severe punishment.
- The islands' residents believed that the freshwater spring was/tabu, and anyone who disturbed its tranquility would be cursed.
- Strangers knew better than to enter the village during a sacred ritual, as it was considered/tabu to profane such a ceremony with their presence.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Excluded from use or mention; "forbidden fruit"; "in our house dancing and playing cards were out"; "a taboo subject".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Discussing politics at the dinner table was considered taboo by my family.
- In many traditional cultures, certain foods are considered taboo and are not consumed.
- The idea of a women pursuing a career was taboo in the early 20th century.
- In our community, premarital sex is still a taboo subject and rarely discussed openly.
- The movie's explicit content made it a taboo topic for conversation at school.