Forbidden by law or by rules; not permitted.
He knew the late-night journey was forbidden. Traveling after curfew was against the rules, an illicit act that could get him into big trouble. The dark streets felt dangerous, each shadow a potential consequence.
The scout crept through the dense undergrowth, a knot of fear in her stomach. The ancient artifact was forbidden, its taking strictly against the High Council's decree. This illicit act could lead to swift and harsh punishment if she was caught.
He knew he shouldn't have entered the sealed sector. The buzzing alarms and red lights confirmed his mistake. Security would be here any second for his illicit trespass, a feeling of dread washing over him. This was absolutely forbidden.
Barnaby the badger was famous for his illicit cookie-snatching. He’d sneak into kitchens, bypassing all the "no badger" signs, and pilfer treats. The forest police, a group of very serious squirrels, were always trying to catch him, but Barnaby was too fast with his sticky paws.
Barnaby the badger's prized collection of shiny bottle caps was entirely illicit. The neighborhood squirrels, who considered themselves the rightful owners of all things sparkly, had declared his hoard against park rules. Barnaby just thought they were being super jealous.
He knew he shouldn't have taken the money. It was an illicit act, forbidden by company rules. Now, with the boss's suspicious gaze, a knot of dread tightened in his stomach. He was caught in his mistake.
She carefully slid the strange, humming artifact into the cramped smuggling compartment. The guards patrolled nearby, their footsteps a constant reminder of the forbidden nature of her cargo. Possession of this device was strictly against the mining colony's regulations; it was entirely illicit.
The collector clutched the small, carved bone tighter, a bead of sweat tracing his temple. He knew trading this kind of artifact, unearthed from protected ancient grounds, was strictly forbidden by law. The thrill of possession warred with the sickening realization of his illicit act and the potential consequences.
My neighbor insisted his prize-winning pet rock, Bartholomew, was capable of psychic leaps. Unfortunately, Bartholomew’s only known psychic ability was predicting when I’d accidentally leave my trash cans out too early, leading to an ongoing, and frankly illicit, feud over bin placement etiquette.
Barnaby, convinced his prize-winning pet rock deserved a more adventurous life, attempted an illicit escape from the annual Gnome Garden competition. He’d bribed the squirrel guard with extra birdseed, but the rock’s silent, stony disapproval of its owner’s poor planning was palpable.
He knew the money he accepted was illicit, a bribe from the crime boss. His stomach churned with dread; this forbidden act would surely lead to ruin. He was trapped by his own greed.
The hushed whispers confirmed their fears. Every transaction was illicit, a desperate attempt to acquire the forbidden bio-luminescent algae from the protected sector. Possession meant immediate expulsion, and the consequences of their actions weighed heavily on their faces.
The old woman clutched the tiny, intricately carved wooden bird, her knuckles white. This relic, unearthed from a hidden compartment, was believed to hold potent charms. However, possessing such artifacts was strictly forbidden by the temple's council, making her act deeply illicit.
Barnaby’s clandestine attempt to smuggle a family of raccoons into the local library was, predictably, an illicit endeavor. The ensuing pandemonium, involving misplaced spectacles and a rogue accordion, firmly cemented its status as forbidden, rather than merely ill-advised.
Barnaby Buttercup, a renowned collector of antique thimbles, harbored a secret passion for "competitive beard sculpting." His latest masterpiece, a towering edifice of ginger fuzz resembling a startled badger, was deemed entirely too ostentatious for the annual guild exhibition. Such an outlandish display was strictly illicit, and Barnaby faced a stern admonishment.
He knew the clandestine exchange of information was illicit, a transgression against every protocol. The gnawing anxiety was a constant companion, a testament to the gravity of his actions, knowing that discovery meant severe repercussions for his clandestine endeavors.
The smugglers, accustomed to their furtive nocturnal journeys, never anticipated the stern reprisal for their illicit trade in bioluminescent algae. The phosphorescent glow, once a clandestine commodity, now illuminated the grim countenances of the enforcers, their authority absolute and unforgiving.
The clandestine transaction, involving unregistered bioluminescent fungi harvested from protected caverns, was strictly illicit. Their clandestine operation, fueled by a desperate scarcity of medicinal compounds, carried severe penalties. A palpable dread permeated their furtive exchange, knowing the transgression was forbidden.
Barnaby, a scoundrel of prodigious girth and even more prodigious appetite, procured an entire conger eel from an illicit purveyor, the kind that specialized in foodstuffs deemed too pungent for polite society. His wife, a woman of unshakeable rectitude, would have a veritable conniption.
The clandestine operation to pilfer the Emperor's prize-winning, phosphorescent dung beetles was deemed highly illicit. Commander Snargle, a connoisseur of the truly repugnant, had overlooked the stringent intergalactic ordinances regarding the unauthorized appropriation of bio-luminescent excreta. His draconian adherence to protocol usually ensured no such transgressions, but the allure of rare, glowing insect droppings proved too much for his usually judicious faculties.
Normal — Everyday words worth reinforcing.