Definitions for gusto

gusto gus·to

Spelling: [guhs-toh]
IPA: /ˈgʌs toʊ/

Gusto is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 6 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 8 points.

You can make 47 anagrams from letters in gusto (gostu).

Definitions for gusto

noun

  1. hearty or keen enjoyment, as in eating or drinking, or in action or speech in general: Synonyms: enthusiasm, delight, relish, zest, spirit, fervor.
  2. individual taste or liking:
  3. Archaic. artistic style or taste.

Origin of gusto

1620-30; Italian Latin gustus; see gust2

Examples for gusto

After he said, “go ahead,” she “took a handful and swallowed them with gusto and no dramatics.”

Portrayed with gusto by Rade Šerbedžija, this elder thug has plans for Kim, if he can recapture her.

The latter ate his supper with gusto, talking all the while with the old woman.

I wish I could tell the third story with half the gusto with which Dawson related it.

Of course, the young people on the progressive side of the hall supported my cause with gusto.

“You may depend upon me in that, my dear sir,” said the minister, with gusto.

As admirable as the U.S. fightback against Belgium was the pride and gusto of their fans.

He munched his humble fare with a gusto he had not known for years.

Then the great man began to swear, and did it well and fluently, with gusto.

For her other performance, she also belted “Wrecking Ball” with all the gusto of a young Linda Blair having an exorcism.

Word Value for gusto
Scrable

6

Words with friends

8

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