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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But for real this time, with gusto, the status quo might be in trouble! — Megan Feringa, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Many have already mined Ford’s design vernacular, few with the original gusto. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 2 Sep. 2026 The story was retold again a couple months later in 2009, but with less gusto. — Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026 Pierre and Chandler play off each other with gusto and finesse. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 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 5 Sep. 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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