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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For a substantial period, the actress divided her time between occasional acting gigs and raising her three children by Olivier, then returned to her profession with gusto at the age of 60. Carmel Dagan, Variety, 17 Jan. 2025 Look Up, with producer T Bone Burnett, is a homespun gem, with Ringo singing and drumming with his own inimitable gusto. Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025 The mea culpa came after the broadcast cameras caught Boone grabbing his crotch with gusto and pulling down while making an o-shape with his mouth before taking a bow at the end of his his song. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 3 Feb. 2025 He was keyed up about giving the Chiefs the lead and wanted to spike the football with gusto. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for gusto 

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Latin gustus, past participle

First Known Use

1620, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of gusto was in 1620

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“Gusto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gusto. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

: keen enjoyment or appreciation
eat with gusto

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