dolce vita

noun

dol·​ce vi·​ta ˌdōl-chā-ˈvē-(ˌ)tä How to pronounce dolce vita (audio)
Synonyms of dolce vitanext
: a life of indolence and self-indulgence

called also la dolce vita

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So go ahead, enjoy a little dolce vita as a treat. — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026 The dolce vita era in Italy was a post-war phenom, a time when the goodlifing synonymous with the peninsula became a global sensation. — Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2026 From its prime position on the eastern tip of the Giudecca island, Belmond Cipriani exudes an air of dolce vita–style glamour. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Feb. 2026 Every finish and furnishing has been custom-made in Europe, drawing from a distinctly 'dolce vita' palette of layered stone, warm neutrals and bronze-toned detailing. — Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for dolce vita

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Etymology

Italian, literally, sweet life

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dolce vita was in 1961

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