gusto

noun

gus·​to ˈgə-(ˌ)stō 

plural gustoes

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

Synonyms of gusto

• vigor
• energy

Examples of gusto in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

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

In New York, green space is often separated from you by fast-moving bike lanes—and crossing them requires timing, confidence, and a little gusto. —Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026

Look for repeat-blooming cultivars that bloom with gusto in spring and then continue blooming sporadically into fall. —Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026

But, after the couple retired and migrated south to Mexico City, Hurst dove back into photography with gusto, until his death, from cancer, in 2023. —Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Latin gustus, past participle

First Known Use

1620, in the meaning defined at sense 1c

Rhymes for gusto

• acknow
• aglow
• ago
• airglow
• aloe
• altho
• although
• ammo
• backflow
• backhoe
• banjo
• barbeau

Kids Definition

gusto

noun

gus·​to ˈgəs-tō 

: keen enjoyment or appreciation

eat with gusto