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FUGACIOUS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does fugacious mean?
• FUGACIOUS (adjective)
The adjective FUGACIOUS has 1 sense:
1. lasting a very short time
Familiarity information: FUGACIOUS used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Lasting a very short time
Synonyms:
ephemeral; fugacious; passing; short-lived; transient; transitory
Context example:
fugacious blossoms
Similar:
impermanent; temporary (not permanent; not lasting)
Derivation:
fugaciousness; fugacity (the lack of enduring qualities (used chiefly of plant parts))
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