gusto
Gusto (noun) means Enthusiasm and energy put into doing something. Example: “She dug into the birthday cake with real gusto.”
How to use gusto
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing something with obvious enjoyment and energy, not half-heartedly.
Almost always paired with "with" — "with gusto" — describing how someone does something.
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She dug into the birthday cake with real _____.
Etymology
From Italian gusto ("taste"), from Latin gustus. A distant relation of the English word "cost".
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “gusto” mean?
The word “gusto” means enthusiasm and energy put into doing something. In plain terms, doing something with obvious enjoyment and energy, not half-heartedly.
How do you pronounce “gusto”?
“Gusto” is pronounced GUHS-toh (/ˈɡʌstoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “gusto” in a sentence?
Here is “gusto” used in a sentence: “She dug into the birthday cake with real gusto.”
What part of speech is “gusto”?
“Gusto” is a noun.
Where does the word “gusto” come from?
The word “gusto” comes from Latin. From Italian gusto ("taste"), from Latin gustus. A distant relation of the English word "cost".
How many meanings does “gusto” have?
“Gusto” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: enthusiasm and energy put into doing something.
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