Local English word record

fugitive

adjective · 3 senses

lasting for a markedly brief time

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Examples

  • a fleeting glance
  • fugitive hours
  • rapid momentaneous association of things that meet and pass
  • a momentary glimpse

Word relationships

Synonyms

fleeting, momentaneous, momentary

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