gusto
enthusiastic enjoyment (positive feeling)
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IN THE PRESS
"In multi-party Egypt, voters are angered by the fact that opposition parties are tolerated but prevented from winning elections. [When] offered a real chance to vote, Arabs have accepted with GUSTO. The obstacle has not been religion or tradition, but [the] refusal of those in power to accept the people's verdict."
(Radio Free Europe reporting a lead article from The Economist - 22.03.2002)
(Radio Free Europe reporting a lead article from The Economist - 22.03.2002)
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The main meaning of gusto means vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment.
It dates from 1620 and comes from the from Latin gustus - taste.
Synonyms are: relish, zest, zestfulness
"Although English is not his native language, Fritz delivered the opening speech with great gusto".
The main meaning of gusto means vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment.
It dates from 1620 and comes from the from Latin gustus - taste.
Synonyms are: relish, zest, zestfulness
"Although English is not his native language, Fritz delivered the opening speech with great gusto".
