gusto

[guhs-toh]

noun

plural

gustoes 

1. hearty or keen enjoyment, as in eating or drinking, or in action or speech in general.

   to dance with gusto.

   Synonyms: fervor, spirit, zest, relish, delight, enthusiasm

2. individual taste or liking.

   The boy is an imaginative charmer, with a gusto for storytelling.

3. Archaic.,  artistic style or taste.

gusto

/ ˈɡʌstəʊ /

noun

1. vigorous enjoyment, zest, or relish, esp in the performance of an action

   the aria was sung with great gusto

Word History and Origins

Origin of gusto¹

First recorded in 1620–30; from Italian, from Latin gustus; gust ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of gusto¹

C17: from Spanish: taste, from Latin gustus a tasting; see _gustation

Example Sentences

Penelope jumped to her feet, sneezing with gusto.

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“Better to make mistakes with gusto than squeak like mice so no one can hear you at all. Hmm! I wonder if there will be a birthday party this morning?”

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The children took up the assignment with gusto.

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After lunch they debated the relevant issues with gusto.

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But she branded and marketed it with gusto, spawning media accolades, celebrity acolytes, controversy — and a recent federal conviction for forced-labor conspiracy.

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Related Words

• brio 
• fervor 
• relish 
• verve 
• zeal 
• zest