Forbidden Fruit

Pronunciation: /fərˈbɪdən fruːt/

Definitions of forbidden fruit

noun a fruit that is prohibited or off-limits

Example Sentences

A1 The forbidden fruit is something you are not allowed to eat.

A2 In the story of Adam and Eve, the forbidden fruit was from the Tree of Knowledge.

B1 She couldn't resist the temptation of the forbidden fruit and took a bite.

B2 The forbidden fruit symbolizes the allure of things that are off-limits or taboo.

C1 The forbidden fruit of success can sometimes lead to ethical dilemmas.

C2 Exploring the forbidden fruit of knowledge can often lead to profound discoveries.

Examples of forbidden fruit in a Sentence

formal The forbidden fruit in this case refers to actions that are considered immoral or unethical.

informal Eating that cake is like indulging in the forbidden fruit.

slang She couldn't resist trying the forbidden fruit of online shopping.

figurative He knew that pursuing her would be like reaching for the forbidden fruit.

Grammatical Forms of forbidden fruit

• plural: forbidden fruits
• comparative: more forbidden fruit
• superlative: most forbidden fruit
• present tense: forbids fruit
• future tense: will forbid fruit
• perfect tense: has forbidden fruit
• continuous tense: is forbidding fruit
• singular: forbidden fruit
• positive degree: forbidden fruit
• infinitive: to forbid fruit
• gerund: forbidding fruit
• participle: forbidden fruit

Origin and Evolution of forbidden fruit

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The origin of the phrase 'forbidden fruit' can be traced back to the biblical story of Adam and Eve in the Book of Genesis.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to refer to the fruit from the Tree of Knowledge that Adam and Eve were forbidden to eat in the Garden of Eden, the phrase 'forbidden fruit' has since evolved to symbolize any tempting or prohibited object or activity.