gratuity
nounHow many syllables in gratuity?
There are 4 syllables in the word gratuity.How to pronounce gratuity:
Definition of gratuity:
- gratuity (noun):
- tip
- money given for services rendered
- something given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service
- a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter).
Synonyms for gratuity:
backsheesh
baksheesh
bakshis
bakshish
benefaction
bonsela
bonus
boon
bounty
christmas box
contribution
donation
fringe benefit
gift
largesse or largess
perk
perquisite
pourboire
present
recompense
reward
tip
Antonyms for gratuity:
albatross
ball and chain
bane
blockage
bother
burden
catch
constraint
cross
curse
defect
deficiency
detriment
difficulty
disadvantage
downside
drag
drawback
encumbrance
evil
failing
fault
flaw
fly in the ointment
handicap
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