- vigorous enjoyment, zest, or relish, esp in the performance of an action: the aria was sung with great gusto
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gus•to /ˈgʌstoʊ/USA pronunciation
n. [uncountable]
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- strong, hearty, or eager enjoyment, as in eating or drinking, or in action or speech in general;
zest.
gus•to
(gus′tō),USA pronunciation n., pl. -toes.
- hearty or keen enjoyment, as in eating or drinking, or in action or speech in general:to dance with gusto.
- individual taste or liking.
- Latin gustus; see gust2
- Italian
- 1620–30
- 1. enthusiasm, delight, relish, zest, spirit, fervor.
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gusto /ˈɡʌstəʊ/ n
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