gusto

Plural: gustoes

Noun

Vigorous enjoyment, enthusiasm, or zest.
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
Enthusiasm; enjoyment, vigor.
An individual's fondness or liking of a particular flavour
The style in which a work is done, artistic style. (occasionally) the prevailing style in matters of taste.
Aesthetic appreciation.
(Of food) Flavour or savour

Examples

He sang with more gusto than talent.
She approached every Scrabble game with gusto, always aiming for a high score.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

relish, zest, zestfulness

Scrabble Score: 6

gusto: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
gusto: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
gusto: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 8

gusto: valid Words With Friends Word