gratuitous — done without good reason; uncalled for; given freely without charge
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: done without good reason; uncalled for; given freely without charge
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡrəˈtuːɪtəs/
Example Sentences
- The movie's gratuitous special effects couldn't save its terrible plot.
- My cat gives me gratuitous judgment every time I eat pizza for breakfast.
- The hotel offered gratuitous Wi-Fi to all guests.
gratuitous
ADJECTIVE[/ɡrəˈtuːɪtəs/]
done without good reason; uncalled for; given freely without charge
Unnecessary excessive additions
Grat-you-toss everything free - gratuitous giving spree!
A circuitous path brings fortuitous gifts, not gratuitous steps!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'gratuitus' meaning 'given freely or without charge,' derived from 'gratis' (for free) and the suffix '-itus' forming adjectives. The word entered English in the 16th century and evolved to also mean 'uncalled for' or 'without good reason.'
Breakdown
gratis (free, without charge) + -uous (full of, characterized by) = gratuitous
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📝Examples
“The movie's gratuitous special effects couldn't save its terrible plot.”
“My cat gives me gratuitous judgment every time I eat pizza for breakfast.”
“The hotel offered gratuitous Wi-Fi to all guests.”
“His gratuitous use of big words made everyone roll their eyes.”
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