GRATUITOUSLY

gratuitously

(adverb) in an uncalled-for manner; “he insulted us gratuitously”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Adverb

gratuitously (comparative more gratuitously, superlative most gratuitously)

Freely; in the manner of a gift, without being earned.

In a manner not demanded by the circumstances, without reason, justification, cause, or proof.

Source: Wiktionary

GRATUITOUS

Gra*tu"i*tous a. Etym: [L. gratuitus, from gratus pleasing. See Grate, a., Gratis.]

1. Given without an equivalent or recompense; conferred without valuable consideration; granted without pay, or without claim or merit; not required by justice. We mistake the gratuitous blessings of Heaven for the fruits of our own industry. L'Estrange.

2. Not called for by the circumstances; without reason, cause, or proof; adopted or asserted without any good ground; as, a gratuitous assumption. Acts of gratuitous self-humiliation. De Quincye.

– Gra*tu"i*tous*ly, adv.

– Gra*tu"i*tous*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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