B1adjectivelawsociety
US/fərˈbɪd.ən/
UK/fəˈbɪd.ən/
not allowed, especially by a rule or law
In context
Smoking is strictly forbidden anywhere in the hospital building.
The children were curious about the forbidden room at the end of the hall.
Photography is forbidden inside the museum, so please leave your camera at the desk.
Words that go with forbidden
adverb + adjective
- strictly forbiddenEntry is strictly forbidden after 10 p.m.
- expressly forbiddenCopying is expressly forbidden in the exam rules.
adjective + noun
- forbidden fruitMany teenagers are drawn to the forbidden fruit.
- forbidden areaVisitors must stay out of the forbidden area.
adjective + preposition
- forbidden to enterStaff are forbidden to enter without a badge.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Smoking is forbidden to smoke here.Correct: Smoking is forbidden here.