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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Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 18 July 2025
The role of mascot was as a volunteer ambassador to the university, which Foxcroft took to with gusto, Sibley said.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 16 July 2025
Dafoe really plays this role with gusto in a way that recalls a certain Don Corleone.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 11 July 2025
Wealthy travelers are also still traveling with gusto, extending a trend that has intensified since the recovery from the pandemic.
—Harriet Baskas, NBC news, 6 July 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 29 Jul. 2025.
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gusto
noun
gus·to
ˈgəs-tō
: keen enjoyment or appreciation
eat with gusto
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