gonzo

8 synonyms and 1 antonym for gonzo, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adj — Describing a highly subjective, exaggerated style of journalism where the reporter becomes part of the story.

Synonyms

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

freaky eccentric bizarre

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

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Synonyms by Meaning

1. adj

Describing a highly subjective, exaggerated style of journalism where the reporter becomes part of the story.

“Hunter S. Thompson pioneered gonzo journalism in the 1970s.”

flaky outlandish flakey freaky outre eccentric freakish bizarre

2. adj

Wild, bizarre, or over-the-top.

“The film had a gonzo energy that critics either loved or hated.”

Opposites

conventional

How to use gonzo

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

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Etymology

Coined in 1971 by Boston Globe editor Bill Cardoso, possibly influenced by Italian gonzo ("fool") or Spanish ganso ("goose, fool").

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Frequently asked questions

What does “gonzo” mean?

The word “gonzo” means describing a highly subjective, exaggerated style of journalism where the reporter becomes part of the story. In plain terms, a style of reporting (or a personality) that is chaotic, immersive, and unapologetically subjective.

How do you pronounce “gonzo”?

“Gonzo” is pronounced GON-zoh (/ˈɡɑnzoʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “gonzo” in a sentence?

Here is “gonzo” used in a sentence: “Hunter S. Thompson pioneered gonzo journalism in the 1970s.”

What part of speech is “gonzo”?

Depending on how it is used, “gonzo” can be an adjective and a noun.

Where does the word “gonzo” come from?

The word “gonzo” dates back to around 1971 and comes from Italian. Coined in 1971 by Boston Globe editor Bill Cardoso, possibly influenced by Italian gonzo ("fool") or Spanish ganso ("goose, fool").

How many meanings does “gonzo” have?

“Gonzo” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: describing a highly subjective, exaggerated style of journalism where the reporter becomes part of the story.

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