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US/ˈɡʌs.toʊ/
UK/ˈɡʌs.təʊ/
great energy and enjoyment while you are doing something
In context
The kids ate their noodles with gusto after a long day at the beach.
The choir sang the national anthem with real gusto.
She threw herself into the new project with great gusto.
Words that go with gusto
adjective + noun
- great gustoHe told the story of his trip with great gusto.
- real gustoThe fans cheered with real gusto when the team came out.
- considerable gustoThe band played their old hits with considerable gusto.
verb + preposition
- eat with gustoMy grandfather still eats with gusto at the age of ninety.
- sing with gustoThe fans sing with gusto whenever the team scores.
- play with gustoThe orchestra played with gusto until midnight.