la dolce vita

noun

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

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The family lived la dolce vita, jetting to Venice for the high-fashion film festival premiere of Jay Kelly in August. Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026 Consider any of these three first, no matter how alluring la dolce vita might seem. The Editors, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2026 With its staggering natural beauty, storybook history, and elegant villas, Lake Como is a place that fully embodies la dolce vita. Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 30 Mar. 2026 Here is our mini guide to the Amalfi Coast for a taste of la dolce vita. Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 17 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for la dolce vita

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First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

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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 26 Apr. 2026.

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