forbidden fruit is the sweetest
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: the forbidden fruit tastes the sweetest
Meaning · English
Forbidden things seem more appealing; people desire things more if (or, in some way, because) they can't have them.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “forbidden fruit is the sweetest” mean?
Forbidden things seem more appealing; people desire things more if (or, in some way, because) they can't have them.
Is “forbidden fruit is the sweetest” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.