dolce vita

noun

dol·ce vi·ta | \ ˌdōl-chā-ˈvē-(ˌ)tä

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Definition of dolce vita

: a life of indolence and self-indulgence

— called also la dolce vita

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Recent Examples on the Web But that industry helped establish an impressive pool of talented, local shipwrights, who were primed to take advantage when yachting became a staple of jet-set living in the dolce vita era. — Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, "How This Unassuming Tuscan Town Became the Epicenter of the Superyacht World," 11 Apr. 2021 Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta is soaking up the dolce vita in her 5-star suite on the Via Veneto. — Pamela Mccourt Francescone, Travel + Leisure, "Where Lady Gaga Should Go In Rome to Celebrate Centuries of Powerful Women," 17 Mar. 2021 These often curving stretches of beach present a variety of seaside settings as well as the chance to experience an authentic or rustic take on the dolce vita. — Catherine Sabino, Forbes, "Stunning Insider Beaches For When You Can Travel To Italy Again," 11 Mar. 2021 On Instagram, Cavaliere and Cardelli promote—and live—a sort of modern dolce vita. — Nicole Phelps, Vogue, "Giuliva Heritage’s Husband and Wife Duo—Fashion Insiders’ Favorite Italian Tailors—Are Collaborating With H&M," 24 Aug. 2020 While Dubrovnik, 400 miles down the coast, is suffering from overtourism (thanks, Game of Thrones!), Istria gives visitors that Mediterranean dolce vita without the crowds. — Mary Winston Nicklin, Condé Nast Traveler, "Istria Has All the Beauty of the Mediterranean and None of Croatia's Crowds," 16 Aug. 2019 There may not be any jewels in these films, but there’s plenty of envy-worthy Italian dolce vita. — Sarah Spellings, The Cut, "Watch Women Explain Working in Male-Dominated Fields," 27 Apr. 2018 Happily, the main attractions are still the drowsy dolce vita atmosphere, great seafood restaurants—don’t miss Osteria il Principe e il Pirata—and the stunning views: of Elephant’s Arch and, on a clear day, Tunisia. — Alexander Lobrano, Town & Country, "The Ultimate Mediterranean Bucket List," 2 June 2017

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