adverb
- in a fleeting or brief manner; transiently
- in a manner suggestive of someone fleeing or evading; evasively
Examples
- The memory appeared fugitively in her mind before fading away.
- He glanced fugitively over his shoulder, worried he was being followed.
- The sunset's colors were fugitively beautiful, lasting only minutes.
- She smiled fugitively, as if sharing a secret she shouldn't reveal.
- The idea crossed his thoughts fugitively, never quite taking hold.
- He moved fugitively through the crowd, trying not to be noticed.