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Definition of gusto

gusto

/ˈɡʌs.toʊ/
gus · to
Plural:gustos
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gusto Lexical Profile

gusto Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Enthusiastic and vigorous enjoyment or zest in doing or experiencing something.

Example

"The children sang the holiday songs with great gusto during the school concert."

2

Artistic style, character, or vitality in a work of art or literature (archaic or historical).

Example

"Eighteenth-century critics praised the painter for the bold gusto of his brushwork."

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• Nearby Words

gusset
gust
gustily
gusto
gusty
gut
gutless

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from Italian 'gusto' (meaning 'taste' or 'relish'), derived from Latin 'gustus' ('a tasting, flavor, or appetite').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gusto. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gusto
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