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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

gratuitous

/ˌɡrætʊˈuːs/ adjective · British & US
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What does gratuitous mean?

adjective

Given or done without a reason or excuse; done or given freely and without expecting anything in return. Excessive or unnecessary.

Example

"The director's gratuitous use of special effects detracted from the movie's plot."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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