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Gratuitously: meaning, definitions and examples

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gratuitously

 

[ grษ™หˆtjuหษชtษ™sli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

without reason

Gratuitously means in a way that is uncalled for or lacking good reason. It often refers to actions or behaviors that are done without justification or payment. The term implies that something is given or done freely, but in a manner that can be considered excessive or unnecessary. This adverb is frequently used in discussions related to law, ethics, and social behavior to criticize actions that are superfluous or overly generous.

Synonyms

excessively, extravagantly, freely, unnecessarily.

Examples of usage

  • He gratuitously offered help when it was not needed.
  • The film gratuitously included scenes of violence.
  • She stated her opinion gratuitously, without being asked.
  • They gratuitously criticized the project without providing any alternatives.

Translations

Translations of the word "gratuitously" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gratuitamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟ:เคถเฅเคฒเฅเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gratuitous

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ secara gratis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะตะทะบะพัˆั‚ะพะฒะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bezpล‚atnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็„กๅ„Ÿใง

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gratuitement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gratuitamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รผcretsiz olarak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌด๋ฃŒ๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฌุงู†ูŠู‹ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zdarma

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bezplatne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…่ดนๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ brezplaฤno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณkeypis

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตะณั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒคแƒแƒกแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pulsuz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gratuitamente

Etymology

The word 'gratuitously' comes from the adjective 'gratuitous', which is derived from the Latin word 'gratuitus', meaning 'free', 'unpaid', or 'given freely'. The Latin root is based on 'gratia', meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. Originally, 'gratuitous' referred to things given or done without charge, such as a free sample or service. Over time, the term evolved in English to include a negative connotation, referring to actions that are unwarranted or excessive. The adverbial form, 'gratuitously', started being used in the 19th century to describe actions that are offered or done without need or justification, particularly in legal contexts where discussions about unnecessary harm or costs developed.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,570, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.