GUSTO Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

gusto

noun

ˈgə-(ˌ)stō

Definition of gusto next

as in vigor

active strength of body or mind I don't have the gusto to go on a strenuous hike right now

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Recent Examples of gusto Unlike so many of his contemporaries, Doku always looks to take on defenders rather than passing the buck, attacks with gusto and is more likely than most to stay on his feet in the tackle. —

Graham Scott, New York Times, 24 May 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for gusto

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The crowd shook her car with such vigor that the 23-year-old Westminster resident couldn’t turn up the music like people shouted at her to do.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Gorlin-Crenshaw notes that cool temperatures, such as those below 60 degrees Fahrenheit, will slow plant development and reduce plant vigor.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026