Forbiddenly

Part of speech: adverb

Definitions

1. In a manner that violates rules, laws, or social norms that have been established to prevent something from occurring
2. In a manner that is strictly prohibited by laws or ethical standards, indicating a serious breach of conduct or expectation
3. In a way that is not allowed by authority, relating to actions that conflict with established regulations or accepted practices

Etymology: "Forbiddenly" is a plain formation: the past participle "forbidden" with the adverb suffix "-ly" attached. "Forbidden" itself comes from "forbid," which descends from Old English "forbeodan," meaning to command against or prohibit, built from "for-" (here meaning "against" or "away") and "beodan," to bid or command. So the word's core idea is an order given against something. The suffix does the adverbial work. Adding "-ly" to a participle turns it into a manner adverb, so the word describes doing something in a way that the forbidden thing is forbidden, that is, in a way that breaks a prohibition. Because "forbidden" already carries the sense of being off-limits, "forbiddenly" tends to be used for acts that cross a line rather than for simply doing something unusual.

Synonyms: prohibitedly, unlawfully

Antonyms: permissibly