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Comparative
more gratuitous
Superlative
most gratuitous
1
done with no proper reason and often causing harm
- The critic accused the author of including gratuitous violence in the novel for shock value.
- The politician's speech was filled with gratuitous insults directed at his opponents.
2
unnecessary and unwarranted
Synonyms:
3
offered without payment
- The hotel provided gratuitous Wi-Fi access to all its guests.
- The store gave out gratuitous samples of their new product to attract customers.
- The restaurant offered gratuitous appetizers to all its guests.
- He received a gratuitous upgrade to first class on his flight.
- The museum provided gratuitous entry on the first Sunday of every month.