Added 9 October 2026
gusto
/ˈɡʌstəʊ/ noun
Latin root: gustus Wiktionary
noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about gusto at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Enthusiasm; enjoyment, vigor.
He sang with more gusto than talent.
- An individual's fondness or liking of a particular flavor.
- The style in which a work is done, its artistic style, and occasionally, the prevailing style in matters of taste.
Origin
Borrowed from Italian gusto, from Latin gustus (“taste”). Doublet of cost (see Etymology 3 there).
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