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English adjective: fugitive

1. fugitive lasting for a markedly brief time


SamplesA fleeting glance.
Fugitive hours.
Rapid momentaneous association of things that meet and pass.
A momentary glimpse.


Synonymsfleeting, momentaneous, momentary


Similarshort


Antonymslong


English noun: fugitive

1. fugitive (person) someone who flees from an uncongenial situation


SamplesFugitives from the sweatshops.


Synonymsfleer, runaway


Broader (hypernym)individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul

2. fugitive (person) someone who is sought by law officers; someone trying to elude justice


Synonymsfugitive from justice


Broader (hypernym)criminal, crook, felon, malefactor, outlaw


Narrower (hyponym)absconder, escapee









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