Fugitive (Adjective)
Meaning
Lasting for a markedly brief time; "a fleeting glance"; "fugitive hours"; "rapid momentaneous association of things that meet and pass"; "a momentary glimpse".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The fugitive nature of the sunset made it difficult to capture on film.
- Her fugitive smile hinted at a deeper sadness beneath the surface.
- The fugitive hours of dawn were the only time she could find peace.
- The artist's use of light and color created a fugitive sense of movement in the painting.
- The fugitive glimpse of the rare bird was all the proof they needed to confirm its existence.