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gratuitously

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gra·tu·i·tous  (gr-t-ts, -ty-)
adj.
1. Given or granted without return or recompense; unearned.
2. Given or received without cost or obligation; free.
3. Unnecessary or unwarranted; unjustified: gratuitous criticism.
[From Latin grtutus; see gwer-2 in Indo-European roots.]
gra·tui·tous·ly adv.
gra·tui·tous·ness n.
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Adv.1.gratuitously - in an uncalled-for manner; "he insulted us gratuitously"
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