Meaning & use

gusto

noun·Academic

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

enthusiasmrelishzest

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Words with an opposite meaning

apathyreluctance

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