English Explanatory Dictionary

gusto

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Enthusiasm; enjoyment, vigor.
  2. An individual's fondness or liking of a particular flavour
  3. The style in which a work is done, artistic style. (occasionally) the prevailing style in matters of taste.
  4. Aesthetic appreciation.
  5. (Of food) Flavour or savour

Pronunciation

/ˈɡʌstəʊ/ /ˈɡʌstoʊ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-gusto.wav

Word forms

gusto

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian gusto, from Latin gustus (“taste”). Doublet of cost (see Etymology 3 there).

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