dolce vita

noun

dol·​ce vi·​ta ˌdōl-chā-ˈvē-(ˌ)tä How to pronounce dolce vita (audio)
: a life of indolence and self-indulgence

called also la dolce vita

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How fitting, then, that Gomez’s look was very dolce vita. Sam Reed, Glamour, 6 Aug. 2025 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, 21 June 2025 Giving a nod to the Italian dolce vita Pan Pacific London and Jo Loves have come together to bring the elegance of Lake Como to the heart of London. Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025 Each comprising up to 32 private residences, these eye-catching enclaves make living la dolce vita in the Middle East a reality. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dolce vita

Word History

Etymology

Italian, literally, sweet life

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

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

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“Dolce vita.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dolce%20vita. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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