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
Examples of gusto in a Sentence
I don't have the gusto to go on a strenuous hike right now.
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Nick Miller, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
The golden retriever mix continues chewing with gusto, eyes wide and focused.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
But, without special talent, tactical gusto goes only so far.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
In playing Batman, and Bruce Wayne, Kilmer committed to self-serious ridiculousness with understated gusto.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 2 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gusto
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“Gusto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gusto. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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gusto
noun
gus·to
ˈgəs-tō
: keen enjoyment or appreciation
eat with gusto
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