Gratuitous vs. Superfluous — What's the Difference?

Done without good reason; uncalled for

Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough

Given or done free of charge

Being beyond what is required or sufficient.

Given or granted without return or recompense; unearned.

In excess of what is required or sufficient.

Given or received without cost or obligation; free.

More than is wanted or is sufficient; rendered unnecessary by superabundance; unnecessary; useless; excessive; as, a superfluous price.

Unnecessary or unwarranted; unjustified

Serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being;

Given freely; unearned.

More than is needed, desired, or required;

Unjustified or unnecessary; not called for by the circumstances.

Given without an equivalent or recompense; conferred without valuable consideration; granted without pay, or without claim or merit; not required by justice.

Not called for by the circumstances; without reason, cause, or proof; adopted or asserted without any good ground; as, a gratuitous assumption.

Without cause;

Costing nothing;

Unnecessary and unwarranted;