gusto

noun

gus·​to ˈgə-(ˌ)stō 

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

Synonyms

• beans
• bounce
• brio
• dash
• drive
• dynamism
• energy
• esprit
• gas
• get-up-and-go
• ginger
• go
• hardihood
• juice
• life
• moxie
• oomph
• pep
• punch
• sap
• snap
• starch
• verve
• vigor
• vim
• vinegar
• vitality
• zing
• zip

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

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

But Leone and company appear to have embraced the challenge with gusto, bringing back Art the Clown for a yuletide saga that has all the makings of a Christmas horror classic. —Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 19 Sep. 2024

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo cheered with a bit more gusto. —Ben Strauss, Washington Post, 31 July 2024

When Americans started shopping with gusto again, their perception of a good deal was forever warped. —Lindsey Leake, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Latin gustus, past participle

First Known Use

1620, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

gusto

noun

gus·​to ˈgəs-tō 

: keen enjoyment or appreciation

eat with gusto