What is "gratuitous" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "gratuitous": without cause

Adjective

Pronunciation in US: /ɡɹəˈtu.ɪt.əs/

Pronunciation in UK: /ɡɹəˈtjuː.ɪt.əs/

Meaning of "gratuitous": costing nothing

Adjective

Pronunciation in US: /ɡɹəˈtu.ɪt.əs/

Pronunciation in UK: /ɡɹəˈtjuː.ɪt.əs/

Meaning of "gratuitous": unnecessary and unwarranted

Adjective

Pronunciation in US: /ɡɹəˈtu.ɪt.əs/

Pronunciation in UK: /ɡɹəˈtjuː.ɪt.əs/

Synonyms:

spontaneous, complimentary, gratis, unpaid, voluntary, willing, chargeless, costless, for nothing, unasked-for, unwarranted, baseless, wanton, needless, unjustified, groundless, superfluous, unfounded, assumed, bottomless, indefensible, uncalled-for, unessential, inessential, supererogatory, unsupportable, unprovoked, causeless, reasonless, unmerited,

Antonyms:

expensive, deserved, needed, warranted, costly, reasonable, warranted, needed, expensive, deserved, called-for, reasonable, grounded, necessary, justified, proven, costly,