Word
gusto
Phoneticsgus·to
US/ˈɡəsˌtoʊ/
UK/ɡˈʌstəʊ/
Definition
n. a lot of energy, enthusiasm, and enjoyment when you do something. You use this to describe someone who does a task with great spirit.
n. great energy, enthusiasm, or spirit in doing something. Often used to describe the manner in which an action is performed rather than the action itself.
Examples
“She sings with great gusto.”
“The team played with such gusto that they managed to win the game despite being behind for most of the match.”
“The restoration of the cathedral was undertaken with a level of gusto that suggested the workers were not merely fulfilling a duty, but celebrating a shared cultural heritage.”
Examples
simple
“She sings with great gusto.”
contextual
“The team played with such gusto that they managed to win the game despite being behind for most of the match.”
complex
“The restoration of the cathedral was undertaken with a level of gusto that suggested the workers were not merely fulfilling a duty, but celebrating a shared cultural heritage.”
Real-World Examples
“When asked what she liked most about her job, Zhang responded with the same gusto that many book lovers feel while browsing the shelves in stores like Kennys.” Etymology
Borrowed from Italian gusto, from Latin gustus (“taste”). Doublet of cost (see Etymology 3 there).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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