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gratuitous

[ɡrəˈtjuːɪtəs]

gratuitous Definition

  • 1uncalled for; lacking good reason; unwarranted
  • 2given or done free of charge

Using gratuitous: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "gratuitous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The violence in the movie was gratuitous and unnecessary.

  • Example

    He made a gratuitous comment about her appearance.

  • Example

    The company offered a gratuitous discount to its loyal customers.

gratuitous Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for gratuitous

Antonyms for gratuitous

Phrases with gratuitous

  • violence in a movie, TV show, or other media that is unnecessary to the plot or character development

    Example

    The movie was criticized for its gratuitous violence.

  • an insult that is uncalled for and lacks good reason

    Example

    He made a gratuitous insult about her intelligence.

  • nudity in a movie, TV show, or other media that is unnecessary to the plot or character development

    Example

    The movie was criticized for its gratuitous nudity.

Origins of gratuitous

from Latin 'gratuitus', meaning 'freely given'

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Summary: gratuitous in Brief

The term 'gratuitous' [ɡrəˈtjuːɪtəs] refers to something that is uncalled for or lacking good reason. It can describe anything from comments to violence, as in 'The violence in the movie was gratuitous and unnecessary.' 'Gratuitous' can also mean 'given or done free of charge,' as in 'The company offered a gratuitous discount to its loyal customers.'