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gusto

(gʌstoʊ)
uncountable noun [usu with N]
If you do something with gusto, you do it with energetic and enthusiastic enjoyment.
[approval]
Hers was a minor part, but she played it with gusto.
Synonyms: relish, enthusiasm, appetite, appreciation More Synonyms of gusto

gusto in British English

(ˈɡʌstəʊ)
noun
vigorous enjoyment, zest, or relish, esp in the performance of an action
the aria was sung with great gusto
Word origin
C17: from Spanish: taste, from Latin gustus a tasting; see gustation

gusto in American English

(ˈgʌstoʊ)
noun
1. 
taste; liking
2. 
keen enjoyment; enthusiastic appreciation; zest; relish
3. 
great vigor or liveliness
4.  Archaic
artistic style
Word origin
It & Sp < L gustus, taste < IE base *ĝeus-, to enjoy, taste > choose

Examples of 'gusto' in a sentence
gusto

And he has bounced back each time, taking on each new opponent with typical gusto and a twinkle in his eye.
The Sun (2016)
But it doesn't stop me tackling a seafood lunch in Benidorm port with great gusto.
The Sun (2016)
The men go for it with equal gusto.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
With great gusto is the answer.
The Sun (2009)
Delicious fun, and drawn with great gusto.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Academic standards are high, so students work and play with equal gusto.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
But, he sees off the harassment with as much gusto as he dealt with the pestering tabloid journalist in fancy dress.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
They shared a great gusto for life, a love of laughter and food as well as a zest for work and discovery.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
He will simply tuck in with great gusto and we will be guaranteed pure TV gold.
The Sun (2009)
The excitement, the gusto, the relish for a fight.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
He applied himself to his sailing exactly as he did his soldiering, with great gusto, enthusiasm and dedication.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
(noun) 
Definition
vigorous enjoyment
Hers was a minor part, but she played it with gusto.
Synonyms
relish
The three men ate with relish.
enthusiasm
Her lack of enthusiasm filled me with disappointment.
appetite
our growing appetite for scandal
appreciation
They cheered in appreciation.
liking
delight
To my delight, the plan worked perfectly.
pleasure
enjoyment
She ate with great enjoyment.
savour
The rich savour of the beans give this dish its character.
zeal
his zeal for teaching
verve
He played with great style and verve.
zest
He has a zest for life and a quick intellect.
fervour
exhilaration
brio
The performance was full of brio.
zing (informal)
Opposites
apathy
,
distaste
,
inertia
,
coolness
,
disinterest

Additional synonyms

in the sense of appetite
Definition
a liking or willingness
our growing appetite for scandal
Synonyms
desire,
liking,
longing,
demand,
taste,
passion,
stomach,
hunger,
willingness,
relish,
craving,
yearning,
inclination,
zeal,
zest,
propensity,
hankering,
proclivity,
appetence,
appetency
in the sense of appreciation
Definition
sensitive recognition of good qualities, as in art
They cheered in appreciation.
Synonyms
admiration,
liking,
respect,
assessment,
esteem,
relish,
valuation,
enjoyment,
appraisal,
estimation,
responsiveness
in the sense of brio
The performance was full of brio.
Synonyms
energy,
spirit,
enthusiasm,
dash,
pep,
zip (informal),
animation,
vigour,
verve,
zest,
panache,
gusto,
get-up-and-go (informal),
élan,
vivacity,
liveliness,
welly (slang)

Nearby words of
gusto

  • gushing
  • gushy
  • gust
  • gusto
  • gusty
  • gut
  • gutless

Synonyms of 'gusto'

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