Fugitive Definition & Meaning
fugitive
- adjective
- lasting for a markedly brief time; "a fleeting glance"; "fugitive hours"; "rapid momentaneous association of things that meet and pass"; "a momentary glimpse"
- noun
- someone who flees from an uncongenial situation; "fugitives from the sweatshops"
- someone who is sought by law officers; someone trying to elude justice
"Fugitive" in song lyrics
See how fugitive is used in real songs:
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"Now ever since that day I'm hunted as a fugitive"
4 Deep — Doin' Bad - Goin' Bad -
"So its only right you meet the fugitive"
DJ Drama f/ Lil Wayne, Shanell, Lil Twist & Tyga — My Weezy -
"Stick and move quick, on the run like a fugitive"
Infinite — Addicted
Words that rhyme with fugitive
Usage tips for "fugitive"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "fugitive" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for fugitive to find words that pair well.
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- What does fugitive mean?
- lasting for a markedly brief time; "a fleeting glance"; "fugitive hours"; "rapid momentaneous association of things that meet and pass"; "a momentary glimpse" someone who flees from an uncongenial situation; "fugitives from the sweatshops" someone who is sought by law officers; someone trying to elude justice
- What part of speech is fugitive?
- Fugitive is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does fugitive have?
- Fugitive has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).