单词 | gratuitous |
释义 | gratuitous/ɡrəˈtjuːɪtəs /adjective 1Done without good reason; uncalled for: gratuitous violence...
Synonyms unjustified, without reason, uncalled for, unwarranted, unprovoked, undue; indefensible, unjustifiable; needless, unnecessary, superfluous, redundant, avoidable, inessential, non-essential, unmerited, groundless, ungrounded, causeless, without cause; senseless, careless, wanton, indiscriminate, unreasoning, brutish; excessive, immoderate, disproportionate, inordinate; unfounded, baseless, inappropriate; French de trop 2Given or done free of charge: solicitors provide a form of gratuitous legal advice...
Synonyms free, gratis, complimentary, voluntary, volunteer, unpaid, unrewarded, unsalaried, free of charge, without charge, for nothing, at no cost, without payment; Law pro bono (publico) informal for free, on the house British informal buckshee Derivativesgratuitousness
OriginMid 17th century: from Latin gratuitus 'given freely, spontaneous' + -ous. Rhymes |
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