gusto
/'gʌstou/
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Definition
Noun: * Vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment: A feeling of great energy, excitement, and pleasure while doing or experiencing something. It implies wholehearted and energetic participation or appreciation.
Usage
- "Gusto" is an uncountable noun. It describes the or in which an action is performed, not the action itself.
- It is typically used with verbs like do, perform, eat, sing, or attack to describe how the action was carried out.
- Common collocations: with gusto, full of gusto.
Examples
- She sang the national anthem with great gusto, her voice filling the stadium.
- After the hike, they ate their lunch with gusto.
- The team attacked the new project with enthusiasm and gusto.
- He lacks the gusto for competitive sports.
Advanced Usage
- "To do something with gusto": This is the most common phrase. It means to do something with great energy and enjoyment.
- The children devoured the birthday cake with gusto.
- "Full of gusto": Describes a person or performance that is characterized by energetic enthusiasm.
- He gave a full-of-gusto speech that energized the crowd.
Variants and Related Words
- Gustatory (adj): Relating to the sense of taste. (Note: This is a different, though etymologically related, word focusing on the physical sense, not enjoyment).
- Relish (n/v): Can be a close synonym, meaning great enjoyment or to enjoy something greatly.
Synonyms
- Enthusiasm: Eager interest or enjoyment.
- Zest: Great enthusiasm and energy.
- Relish: Keen enjoyment or appreciation.
- Verve: Energy, enthusiasm, or vigor, especially in artistic performance.
Antonyms
- Apathy: Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
- Reluctance: Unwillingness or disinclination to do something.
- Listlessness: Lack of energy or enthusiasm.
Idioms and Phrases
- With (great/considerable) gusto: The standard idiomatic phrase to describe doing something with energetic enjoyment.
- He tackled every challenge with considerable gusto.
Noun
- vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment