gusto

noun

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

Examples of gusto in a Sentence

I don't have the gusto to go on a strenuous hike right now.
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Across 10 tracks, Young wittily indulges her insecurities, rails against narcissistic exes, and embraces unrepentant vulnerability, all with gusto. Audra Heinrichs, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2025 Comedian Judy Gold, soap opera great Susan Lucci and Tony Award winner Tonya Pinkins deliver the monologues with gusto in the show through March 23. Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2025 In between, labels revisited their icons with subtle tweaks, embraced suede and animal patterns with gusto, and even tuned into new, innovative frequencies with their designs. Lily Templeton, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025 Though the part is small, Hildy and her community are pivotal to unraveling the propaganda that has shaped this future dystopia, where people’s thoughts are heard aloud and an egomaniacal would-be dictator, played with gusto by Mads Mikkelsen, uses this vulnerability to control them. Sezin Koehler, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2025 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 1a

Time Traveler
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 5 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

gusto

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

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