Gratuitous

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What Does Gratuitous Mean?

  • 无偿的
  • 免费的
  • 多余的
  • 不必要的

Gratuitous Pronunciation

/ɡrəˈtjuː.ɪ.təs/

Gratuitous Definition

adjective

Definition

given or done free of charge; unnecessary or unwarranted

In ZH

免费的；不必要的或无根据的

How to Use Gratuitous in a Sentence

  • The film was criticized for its gratuitous violence.
  • She received gratuitous advice from strangers.
  • The service was gratuitous, and no payment was needed.
  • His comments were seen as gratuitous and unhelpful.
  • They added gratuitous scenes just to increase the film's length.

Cultural Notes

In media and literature, the term often refers to excessive or unnecessary elements that don't contribute to the overall narrative.

Synonyms for Gratuitous