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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Though the part is small, Hildy and her community are pivotal to unraveling the propaganda that has shaped this future dystopia, where people’s thoughts are heard aloud and an egomaniacal would-be dictator, played with gusto by Mads Mikkelsen, uses this vulnerability to control them.
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—John Mariani, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Sezin Koehler, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Still, the trades followed with gusto, dishing speculative reporting on who might succeed Kennedy.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2025
Ford, who previously portrayed a president in 1997's Air Force One, brings the right amount of gusto to his role as Ross as both his character and Mackie's struggle to put conflicting ideologies on how superheroes should operate on hold in order to face new threats together.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
The noise level is just fine, and his manager Stella makes everything hum from picking up the phone to taking orders, popping wine bottles , telling you specials and serving it all up with gusto from start to finish.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 15 Jan. 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 20 Mar. 2025.
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gusto
noun
gus·to
ˈgəs-tō
: keen enjoyment or appreciation
eat with gusto
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