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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 mannerplay

  Familiarity information: GRATUITOUSLY used as an adverb is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


GRATUITOUSLY (adverb)


Sense 1

Meaning:

In an uncalled-for manner

Context example:

he insulted us gratuitously

Pertainym:

gratuitous (without cause)


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