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fugitive
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most fugitive
Comparative
more fugitive
gradable
Examples
The fugitive moments of happiness in her life were cherished dearly.
1.1
likely to quickly fade, deteriorate, change, or disappear over time
Examples
The painting, dyed with fugitive colors, began to fade after years of sunlight exposure.
1.2
(of a thought, idea, feeling, etc.) difficult to comprehend or hold onto
Examples
His fugitive thoughts slipped away before he could fully understand them.
02
running away or intending to flee, often from the law or an oppressive situation
Examples
The fugitive slave made a daring escape, seeking freedom in the North.
03
(of a thing) traveling from one place to another or constantly in motion
Examples
The fugitive clouds drifted across the sky, disappearing as quickly as they formed.
Fugitive
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
fugitives
Examples
The political fugitive fled the oppressive regime in search of freedom and safety.
02
a person who is actively avoiding capture or is being pursued by law enforcement authorities due to legal charges or criminal activity
Examples
The fugitive was on the run for years before being apprehended by the authorities.
