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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Fast forward to the second half of the 20th century, when Capri enjoyed another boom during the golden age of la dolce vita, when Italian and international celebrities flocked to the island's winding streets. Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026 Remnants of last summer’s la dolce vita vibes have a place this year as well, a feat achieved via the Italian bob. Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 27 May 2026 The culture supports this through concepts like la dolce vita and the passeggiata — lingering over meals, enjoying small daily rituals and embracing slower rhythms. Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026 The country’s culture supports the trend through concepts like la dolce vita and the passeggiata — lingering over meals, enjoying small daily rituals and embracing slower rhythms. Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 11 May 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 12 Jun. 2026.

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