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Wednesday, 30 May 2018

Gusto

Gusto means enjoyment or vigour in doing something. For example, the wildflowers in Patsy's mini meadow seem to grow with gusto.

When gusto is followed by for it means relish or liking. Patsy has gusto for cake. It is also an old term for a form of artistic execution.













If you write sci-fi, horror or fantasy stories with gusto, you may be interested in this short story competition – you have up to 17,000 words to play with.  As usual for those I feature on this blog, it's free to enter and there's a prize. In this case $1,000 for first place (then $750 and $500).
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12 comments:

  1. Alex J. CavanaughWednesday, May 30, 2018 10:43:00 am

    Now that one's right up my alley!

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  2. klahanieWednesday, May 30, 2018 11:00:00 pm

    Hey Patsy,

    Thanks for the definition. I thought "gusto" was Italian for a sudden, strong burst of wind.

    Yep, consider your post shared.

    Gary

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  3. MarkThursday, May 31, 2018 5:21:00 pm

    Not a word I use too much, but I'll try to work it into my vocabulary:)

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  4. Susan A EamesFriday, June 01, 2018 6:20:00 pm

    Great word. I like to think I live my life with gusto! :)

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    Travel, Fiction and Photos

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    1. PatsySaturday, June 02, 2018 7:35:00 am

      Living life with gusto sounds excellent, Susan!

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  5. Rosemary GemmellFriday, June 01, 2018 7:54:00 pm

    I do like that word, Patsy. The comp sounds interesting!

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    1. PatsySaturday, June 02, 2018 7:35:00 am

      It's a good word isn't it, Rosemary – I think it has gusto itself.

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  6. CarolbFriday, June 01, 2018 9:40:00 pm

    Gusto, not heard that word for a while. But sadly my gusto has got up and gone for the moment. ;)

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