gratuitous
1 antonyms and opposites of gratuitous, grouped by meaning.
Adj — Done without any good reason, especially excessive or unnecessary (often used of violence or offense).
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How to use gratuitous
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin grātuītus ("free, unearned"), from grātia ("favor"), from grātus ("pleasing").
Full origin of gratuitous →Frequently asked questions
What does “gratuitous” mean?
The word “gratuitous” means done without any good reason, especially excessive or unnecessary (often used of violence or offense). In plain terms, uncalled-for or excessive, added for no real reason — often said about needless violence, nudity, or insults in media.
How do you pronounce “gratuitous”?
“Gratuitous” is pronounced gruh-TYOO-iht-uhs (/ɡɹəˈtu.ɪt.əs/ in IPA).
How do you use “gratuitous” in a sentence?
Here is “gratuitous” used in a sentence: “Critics called the film's violence gratuitous and pointless.”
What is another word for “gratuitous”?
Words with a similar meaning to “gratuitous” include free, gratis, unjustified, groundless, baseless and unfounded.
What is the opposite of “gratuitous”?
The opposite of “gratuitous” — its antonyms — is onerous.
What part of speech is “gratuitous”?
“Gratuitous” is an adjective.
Where does the word “gratuitous” come from?
The word “gratuitous” comes from Latin. From Latin grātuītus ("free, unearned"), from grātia ("favor"), from grātus ("pleasing").
How many meanings does “gratuitous” have?
“Gratuitous” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: done without any good reason, especially excessive or unnecessary (often used of violence or offense).