gusto

noun

gus·​to ˈgə-(ˌ)stō How to pronounce gusto (audio)
plural gustoes
Synonyms of gusto
1
a
: enthusiastic and vigorous enjoyment or appreciation
described the adventure with great gusto
b
: vitality marked by an abundance of vigor and enthusiasm
could not match the gusto of their competitors
c
: an individual or special taste
different gustoes
2
archaic : artistic style

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Examples of gusto in a Sentence

I don't have the gusto to go on a strenuous hike right now.
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Guy sang with typical verve and gusto. — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2026 Other supporting roles are handled with force and gusto. — David John Chávez, Mercury News, 1 June 2026 Caricatures of former British prime ministers line the walls, and proper pints are poured with gusto. — Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 So either expand the wheel to include streamers alongside the broadcast networks, renew the plan already in place — or go with gusto for my roadblock idea. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for gusto

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Latin gustus, past participle

First Known Use

1620, in the meaning defined at sense 1c

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The first known use of gusto was in 1620

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“Gusto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gusto. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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gusto

noun
gus·​to ˈgəs-tō How to pronounce gusto (audio)
: keen enjoyment or appreciation
eat with gusto

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