fugitively

Variant of fugitive

fugitive definition

fu·gi·tive (fyo̵̅o̅′ji tiv)

adjective

  1. fleeing, apt to flee, or having fled, as from danger, justice, etc.
  3. passing quickly away; fleeting; evanescent
  • having to do with matters of temporary interest fugitive essays
  • roaming; shifting

    • Etymology: ME fugitif < OFr < L fugitivus < pp. of fugere, to flee < IE base *bheug-, to flee > Gr phygē, flight

    noun

    1. a person who flees or has fled from danger, justice, etc.
    2. a fleeting or elusive thing

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