dolce far niente

noun

dol·ce far nien·te | \ ˈdōl-chē-ˌfär-nē-ˈen-tē

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Definition of dolce far niente

: pleasant relaxation in carefree idleness

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Life has a rhythm of its own here, deliciously slow and languid, the kind of dolce far niente (the sweetness of doing nothing) that makes for the very best kind of holiday. — Skye Mcalpine, Vogue, "Pistachio Pesto and Almond Granita: Skye McAlpine Discovers the Tastes of the Aeolian Islands," 23 Aug. 2018

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