gusto — great enthusiasm and energy in doing something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: great enthusiasm and energy in doing something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡʌstoʊ/
Example Sentences
- He ate the spicy ramen with such gusto that everyone stopped to watch.
- The students approached the exam preparation with gusto.
- She cleaned her room with gusto after her mother threatened to throw away her K-pop posters.
gusto
NOUN[/ˈɡʌstoʊ/]
great enthusiasm and energy in doing something
He devours the noodles with such gusto that broth splashes everywhere.
Sculpting a busto with pure gusto!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Italian 'gusto', meaning 'taste' or 'flavor'. When adopted into English, likely through cultural contact with Italian cuisine and customs, it evolved from its literal sense of gustatory pleasure to metaphorically denote enthusiastic or passionate engagement in any activity.
Breakdown
gusto (Italian: taste, flavor) → English: enthusiastic enjoyment or vigor. The semantic shift reflects the extension from literal sensory taste to figurative 'taste for' or keen enjoyment of an activity.
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📝Examples
“He ate the spicy ramen with such gusto that everyone stopped to watch.”
“The students approached the exam preparation with gusto.”
“She cleaned her room with gusto after her mother threatened to throw away her K-pop posters.”
“The chef cooked with gusto, tossing ingredients high in the air.”
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