Synonyms of gusto

gusto

noun

ˈgə-(ˌ)stō 

as in vigor

active strength of body or mind

I don't have the gusto to go on a strenuous hike right now

Synonyms & Similar Words

• vigor
• energy
• juice
• verve
• stamina
• pep
• brio
• dynamism
• life
• zeal
• spirit
• gas
• strength
• vitality
• vim
• dash
• get-up-and-go
• power
• oomph
• punch
• ginger
• drive
• beans
• vinegar
• moxie
• zing
• muscle
• bounce
• esprit
• starch
• hardihood
• zip
• passion
• sap
• fervor
• élan
• go
• vivacity
• spunk
• briskness
• spiritedness
• liveliness
• sprightliness
• vibrancy
• jauntiness
• snap
• ardor
• fire
• fitness
• animation
• soundness
• vivaciousness
• potency
• animal spirits
• spunkiness
• puissance
• vibrance
• mettle
• virility
• metal
• snappiness
• health
• huskiness
• sturdiness
• might
• hardiness
• main
• healthiness
• brawniness
• verdure
• wellness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lethargy
• sluggishness
• listlessness
• tenderness
• indolence
• laziness
• weakness
• delicacy
• softness
• torpidity
• impotence
• feebleness
• exhaustion
• frailty
• powerlessness
• debility
• infirmity
• impotency
• faintness
• debilitation
• enfeeblement
• disablement
• inanition
• prostration
• slightness
• puniness
• frailness
• enervation

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of gusto

Playing with the concept that people are at their most vulnerable while sleeping, Craven created a horror icon with Freddy Krueger (played with gusto by Robert Englund), an evil entity seeking revenge for his murder by slaying the children of his killers in their dreams. —Meagan Navarro, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024

Today’s puzzle is a bit of a tricky one, though one with a bit of gusto to warm up your little grey cells. —Erik Kain, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024

Indeed, all the guys embrace the activity with gusto — hoping to impress Joan with their easygoing nature and athletic prowess. —Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 17 Oct. 2024

The economy was recovering with gusto when Biden-Harris took office. —Steve Forbes, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024