la dolce vita

noun

la dol·​ce vi·​ta (ˌ)lä-ˈdōl-(ˌ)chā-ˈvē-(ˌ)tä 

: dolce vita

Examples of la dolce vita in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Remnants of last summer’s la dolce vita vibes have a place this year as well, a feat achieved via the Italian bob. — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 27 May 2026

The country is tightening its tourism rules in an effort to make la dolce vita a little sweeter. — Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2026

The outcome, familiar to Americans, is far from la dolce vita. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 4 May 2026

The culture supports this through concepts like la dolce vita and the passeggiata — lingering over meals, enjoying small daily rituals and embracing slower rhythms. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for la dolce vita

• vitae