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 …

fugitive adjective (TEMPORARY) formal (especially of thoughts or feelings) lasting for only a short time: a fugitive impression

Fugitive definition: a person who is fleeing, as from prosecution, intolerable circumstances, etc.; a runaway.. See examples of FUGITIVE used in a sentence.

A fugitive or runaway is a person who is fleeing from custody, whether it be from jail, a government arrest, government or non-government questioning, vigilante violence, or …

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.

fugitive adjective Fleeing or having fled, as from home, confinement, captivity, or justice: Lasting or existing only for a short time: noun

Definition of fugitive noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Having run away, escaped, or deserted; that is a fugitive. Also: having a tendency to run away. Frequently of escaped slaves or convicts. Fugitive, runaway, vagabond.

fu•gi•tive (fyo̅o̅′ ji tiv), n. a runaway: a fugitive from justice; a fugitive from a dictatorial regime. having taken flight, or run away: a fugitive slave. elusive: fugitive thoughts that could not be …

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.