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

• 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

Their gusto, confidence and can-do attitude show their desire to excel. —Lisa Stardust, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025

But as people have returned to the skies with gusto in the aftermath of the pandemic, both airlines have improved their efforts to celebrate travelers who achieve million-miler status. —Katherine Fan, AFAR Media, 29 Aug. 2025

Not to say that Freakier Friday, directed with gusto by Nisha Ganatra, doesn’t have moments of comic glee. —Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025

Joining her is Sweet Tooth, who is having the time of his life cosplaying as Dracula, and is instantly smitten by seeing a woman kill with such gusto. —Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Latin gustus, past participle

First Known Use

1620, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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