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? asked in Education & ReferenceWords & Wordplay · 1 decade ago

Is use of the word "gratuitous" a little gratuitous?

Is there ever a place where "gratuitous" is actually ever needed, or is it always gratuitously used?

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  • Jocccky
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago
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    Google is a fantastic thing !!

    We tried to explain to Parker that his celebration after winning Candyland was a tad bit gratuitous.

    Source(s): http://www.gotbrainy.com/flashcards/show/4325
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    It's only gratuitous use would come from someone who doesn't know what it means.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    If it bothers you, use unwarranted instead. Works just as well, and doesn't sound gratuitous.

  • ?
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    sometimes, it is used a a verb.

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