forbiddenly
|for-bid-den-ly|
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/fərˈbɪdənli/
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/fəˈbɪdənli/
in a forbidden manner
Etymology
'forbiddenly' is formed from the adjective 'forbidden' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', where 'forbidden' comes from Old English 'forbidden', meaning 'not allowed'.
'forbidden' comes from Old English 'forbidden', which evolved from the prefix 'for-' (meaning 'away, off') and 'biddan' (meaning 'to command, ask'). The adverbial form 'forbiddenly' was created in modern English by adding '-ly'.
Initially, 'forbidden' meant 'not allowed' or 'prohibited', and 'forbiddenly' has always meant 'in a forbidden manner'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is forbidden or not allowed; in a way that breaks rules or laws.
She looked forbiddenly at the closed door, knowing she shouldn't enter.
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Last updated: 2025/08/08 06:04