gusto

Hearty, vigorous enjoyment

Gusto is enthusiastic enjoyment or vigor in doing something: She tackled the project with gusto, He ate with gusto.

The word implies wholehearted, energetic engagement rather than mere participation.

Someone who does something with gusto throws themselves into it completely.

enthusiasm

eagerness

Intense willingness to act

ardor · exuberance · energy · spiritedness · keenness · avidity · vivacity · animation · verve · sparkle

appetite

relish

Keen pleasurable appreciation

voracity · indulgence · devouring · feasting · gobbling · wolfing · hearty · ravenous · satisfaction · pleasure

style

flair

Stylish natural aptitude

bravado · dash · flourish · pizzazz · showmanship · theatricality · boldness · confidence · élan · finesse

Categories
Opposites
enthusiasm and eagerness

gustoreluctance

Disinclination to act

apathy · indifference · halfheartedness · unwillingness · disinterest

energy and vigor

gustolethargy

Abnormal drowsiness and apathy

listlessness · torpor · sluggishness · languor · weariness

enjoyment and relish

gustodistaste

Mild aversion or dislike

aversion · disgust · disrelish · revulsion · displeasure

Phrases
Family

disgust, disgusting, gusty, disgusted, gusting, disgustedly, gustatory, gustily, gustiness

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G