la dolce vita

noun

la dol·​ce vi·​ta (ˌ)lä-ˈdōl-(ˌ)chā-ˈvē-(ˌ)tä How to pronounce la dolce vita (audio)

Examples of la dolce vita in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Italy of Anthony Minghella’s remarkable 1999 adaptation of The Talented Mr. Ripley is positively bursting with la dolce vita. Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Apr. 2024 Indeed, la dolce vita imbues just about everything in Italy, with tourists flocking to all corners of the country to bask in the afterglow of their immersive slow living. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2024 Italian cruise line Costa Cruises wants travelers to live la dolce vita with a spring sale that has sailings to the Mediterranean and northern Europe starting at less than $300. Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2024 The look is in keeping with an enduring want of all things la dolce vita (Jenner's jaunts to the Italian countryside were instrumental in the rise of last year's Tomato Girl Summer). Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2024 Miami’s la dolce vita vibe gives tourists the desire to hop aboard a Vespa for a tropical version of Audrey Hepburn’s iconic Roman Holiday spin. Madeline O’Leary, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 Here, the couple share some of that research (and lessons learned) for those who are looking to wed in the land of la dolce vita. Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Feb. 2024 In not just one, but several snapshots, Kardashian, 39, embodied this la dolce vita trend. Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2023 From a Dolce & Gabbana dress inspired by traditional Italian majolica tiles, to a romantic silk gown by Luisa Beccaria featuring a delicate floral print, the queen of pop was truly living la dolce vita. Liam Hess, Vogue, 20 Aug. 2022

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Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

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

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“La dolce vita.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/la%20dolce%20vita. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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