Pronunciation: /ɡrəˈtuːɪtəs/
adjective unwarranted or uncalled for; given or done free of charge
A1 The gratuitous act of kindness from the stranger made her day.
A2 The movie included a gratuitous amount of violence for shock value.
B1 The gratuitous use of special effects in the film distracted from the storyline.
B2 The director's decision to include a gratuitous nude scene in the movie was criticized by many.
C1 The author's use of gratuitous profanity in the novel detracted from the overall quality of the writing.
C2 The artist's gratuitous use of symbolism in his paintings added layers of meaning for those who looked closely.
formal The gratuitous violence in the movie was unnecessary and excessive.
informal I can't stand all the gratuitous ads on this website.
slang That movie had way too many gratuitous explosions, it was over the top.
figurative Her gratuitous compliments were thinly veiled attempts to gain favor.
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