Definitions

forbidden fruit

[fer-bid-n froot, fawr-bid-n] / fərˈbɪd n ˈfrut, fɔrˈbɪd n /

NOUN

immoral indulgence

Synonyms

WEAK

desired object forbidden indulgence golden apple illegal indulgence illegal pleasure illicit love immoral pleasure no-no prohibited article prohibition taboo

Example Sentences

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Prof Przybylski is concerned about arguments for limiting devices or even banning them - and believes that the more rigidly screen time is policed, the more of a "forbidden fruit" it could become.

From BBC

It may be that the thought of breaking up with the offending food turns it into forbidden fruit, which makes you want it even more.

From Seattle Times

This may be due to a "forbidden fruit" effect, which could make potentially aversive material more tempting to viewers.

From Science Daily

Many biblical scholars assert Eve tempted Adam with the forbidden fruit on a Friday.

From DOGO News

In every version of the story, Eve ate the forbidden fruit first.

From Salon