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GRATUITOUSLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does gratuitously mean?
• GRATUITOUSLY (adverb)
The adverb GRATUITOUSLY has 1 sense:
1. in an uncalled-for manner
Familiarity information: GRATUITOUSLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In an uncalled-for manner
Context example:
he insulted us gratuitously
Pertainym:
gratuitous (without cause)
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