dolce vita

noun

dol·​ce vi·​ta ˌdōl-chā-ˈvē-(ˌ)tä 

: a life of indolence and self-indulgence

called also la dolce vita

Examples of dolce vita in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner, meanwhile, danced the night away dolce vita–style at the opulent Villa Valguarnera mansion in Sicily, according to Vanity Fair. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 5 July 2026

More recently, the coast had another dolce vita heyday in the 1960s, with movie stars like Sophia Loren and Elizabeth Taylor gracing its beaches and towns with their beauty. — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 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

So go ahead, enjoy a little dolce vita as a treat. — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Italian, literally, sweet life

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dolce vita

• vitae