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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First appearing in Shrek 2, Puss (voiced with gusto by Antonio Banderas) became a loyal ally to Shrek and his gang, while his origins were explored in the spinoff films Puss in Boots (2011) and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022).
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Devan Coggan, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2025
The golden retriever mix continues chewing with gusto, eyes wide and focused.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
But those stocks were mined with some gusto, and large portions of the island were essentially ruined.
—Nick Miller, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
But La Rocca set about it with gusto.
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Devan Coggan, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2025
The golden retriever mix continues chewing with gusto, eyes wide and focused.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
But those stocks were mined with some gusto, and large portions of the island were essentially ruined.
—Nick Miller, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
But La Rocca set about it with gusto.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 13 Apr. 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 22 Apr. 2025.
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gusto
noun
gus·to
ˈgəs-tō
: keen enjoyment or appreciation
eat with gusto
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