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View usage for: (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 (ˈɡʌstəʊ) nounvigorous 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 gustationgusto in American English (ˈgʌstoʊ) noun2. 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 sentencegusto And he has bounced back each time, taking on each new opponent with typical gusto and a twinkle in his eye.But it doesn't stop me tackling a seafood lunch in Benidorm port with great gusto.The men go for it with equal gusto.With great gusto is the answer.Delicious fun, and drawn with great gusto.Academic standards are high, so students work and play with equal gusto.But, he sees off the harassment with as much gusto as he dealt with the pestering tabloid journalist in fancy dress.They shared a great gusto for life, a love of laughter and food as well as a zest for work and discovery.He will simply tuck in with great gusto and we will be guaranteed pure TV gold.The excitement, the gusto, the relish for a fight.He applied himself to his sailing exactly as he did his soldiering, with great gusto, enthusiasm and dedication. Definition vigorous enjoyment Hers was a minor part, but she played it with gusto. Synonyms liking pleasure fervour exhilaration zing (informal) Opposites apathy , distaste , inertia , coolness , disinterest Additional synonymsDefinition 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 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 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) - gushing
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- gust
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