browse words by letter
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
k
l
m
n
o
p
q
r
s
t
u
v
w
x
y
z
gratuitousness |
1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Gratuitous \Gra*tu"i*tous\a. [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.
This work is licensed under a
