fugitive

/fjˈudʒətɪv/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
   “fugitives from the sweatshops”
2. someone who is sought by law officers; someone trying to elude justice

adjective

1. lasting for a markedly brief time
   “a fleeting glance”

Synonyms for fugitive

• runaway
• fleer
• fugitive from justice
• fleeting
• momentaneous
• momentary
• short