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Gratuitous

Description:

Gratuitous is an adjective that refers to something excessive, unnecessary, or given without reason or justification. It can indicate an action, behavior, or event that is unwarranted, needless, or lacking purpose.

Senses:

1. Popular Sense:

In popular usage, gratuitous is often associated with something that is done or given in excessive amounts, beyond what is actually required or expected.

Example sentence: The movie was enjoyable, but the explicit violence seemed gratuitous and unnecessary.

2. Local Sense:

In some local contexts, gratuitous can also imply a situation where an action or favor is done out of goodwill or generosity, without expecting anything in return.

Example sentence: The generous shopkeeper offered a gratuitous discount to the regular customers as a token of appreciation.

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