gusto
noun [U] /ˈɡʌs.təʊ/
/-toʊ/ Definition
› great energy, enthusiasm, and enjoyment that is experienced by someone taking part in an activity, especially a performance: Everyone joined in the singing with great gusto.Excitement, interest, energy and enthusiasm
(Definition of gusto noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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- alacrity noun
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- dalliance noun
- fever noun (EXCITEMENT)
- glamour noun
- glitter noun (EXCITEMENT)
- hoo-ha noun
- intoxication noun
- juice noun (ABILITY)
- kick noun (STRONG FEELING)
- romance noun
- sensation noun (EXCITEMENT)
- spice noun (INTEREST)
- spirit noun (ENTHUSIASM)
- stimulation noun
- stir noun (EXCITEMENT)
- suspense noun
- thrill noun
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