Fugitive meaning: The adjective fugitive describes those literally

The adjective fugitive describes those literally running away or intending flight, but also has multiple figurative uses, being applied to that which is elusive, of short duration, or of transient interest, among other things. transient, transitory, ephemeral, momentary, fugitive , fleeting, evanescent mean lasting or staying only a short time. FUGITIVE definition: someone who is escaping or hiding from the police or from a dangerous situation. Learn more. A fugitive is someone who is running away or hiding , usually in order to avoid being caught by the police. The rebel leader was a fugitive from justice. ...the fugitive train robber. He's a fugitive from the law. She has been charged with helping a fugitive from justice. As he daydreamed, fugitive thoughts/dreams passed through his mind.