English adjective: fugitive | |||
1. | fugitive lasting for a markedly brief time | ||
Samples | A fleeting glance. Fugitive hours. Rapid momentaneous association of things that meet and pass. A momentary glimpse. | ||
Synonyms | fleeting, momentaneous, momentary | ||
Similar | short | ||
Antonyms | long | ||
English noun: fugitive | |||
1. | fugitive (person) someone who flees from an uncongenial situation | ||
Samples | Fugitives from the sweatshops. | ||
Synonyms | fleer, runaway | ||
Broader (hypernym) | individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul | ||
2. | fugitive (person) someone who is sought by law officers; someone trying to elude justice | ||
Synonyms | fugitive from justice | ||
Broader (hypernym) | criminal, crook, felon, malefactor, outlaw | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | absconder, escapee | ||