Meaning & use
gusto
Enthusiastic energy and enjoyment shown while doing something.
See it in a sentence
He dug into the birthday cake with gusto, not caring about the mess.
The choir sang the final chorus with such gusto that the walls seemed to shake.
A note on using this word
Almost always follows 'with,' as in 'with gusto'; describes visible enjoyment, not just effort.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
apathyreluctance
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