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fugitive
Examples
The fugitive moments of happiness in her life were cherished dearly.
The fugitive shadows danced across the room as the candle flickered.
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.
Fugitive inks can lose their vibrancy over time, especially when exposed to moisture.
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.
The philosopher struggled to capture the fugitive nature of consciousness in his writings.
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.
The authorities were on the lookout for the fugitive debtor who had vanished without repaying his loans.
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.
His fugitive lifestyle kept him moving from one city to another, never staying in one place for long.
Fugitive
Examples
The political fugitive fled the oppressive regime in search of freedom and safety.
As a fugitive from a toxic work environment, she relocated to a different country to start anew.
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.
After escaping from prison, the fugitive evaded police for several weeks.
