dolce far niente

noun

Definition of dolce far nientenext
as in tranquilness

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Recent Examples of dolce far niente Lovers of all things Tuscany will appreciate the city’s proximity to the region’s renowned wineries, rolling landscapes, and idyllic dolce far niente lifestyle. — Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026 For the less athletically inclined, the heated, saltwater infinity pool is pretty much the epitome of il dolce far niente. — Laura Itzkowitz, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025 At the new Alba in West Hollywood, Cobi Levy is celebrating il dolce far niente, which is the sweetness of doing nothing. — Andy Wang, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025 Days spent on the beaches of the Amalfi Coast are the picture of il dolce far niente. — Laura Itzkowitz, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dolce far niente
  1. calm
  2. idleness
  3. restfulness
  4. respite
  5. serenity
  6. resting
Noun
  • When there’s negative space, there’s an instant sense of calm that helps the room feel more intentional, even if the overall design is more layered and eclectic.
    — Amanda Sims, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2026
  • National Guardsmen marched in the paralyzing heat, which, along with the shadows cast by a revolving sculpture in the courtyard, suggested the eerie calm before the gunfight in a Western.
    — Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of calm
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  • By all accounts, Katherine was a formidable presence—intellectually engaged, fluent in multiple languages, a guiding force in her children’s lives—and the painting honors that, depicting her reading rather than posing in decorative idleness.
    — Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026
  • During the eighteenth century, critics warned that novels would encourage idleness, emotional instability, and moral decline by pulling readers into imaginary worlds instead of real life.
    — Michael Edmondson, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of idleness
Noun
  • The proof was in my Oura ring sleep score—96% and optimal restfulness.
    — Brianna Peters, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
  • But restfulness dropped—my body noticed the break.
    — Marisa McMillan, Outside, 29 Dec. 2025
Definition of restfulness
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  • It’s filled with nights of impeccable entertaining and days of lazy respite.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The best Catskills hotels and Hudson Valley retreats offer a quiet respite from the flashing lights of the city and a place to check in with your thoughts after a busy work season.
    — Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of respite
Noun
  • Contemporary furnishings by Croatian design company Prostoria combine minimalism with comfort, adding to the overall sense of serenity.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Bass was a picture of serenity while talking inside the Browns’ facility on Lou Groza Boulevard, named after the Hall of Fame offensive tackle/kicker known simply as The Toe.
    — Tim Graham, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of serenity
Noun
  • According to Briggs, work has become synonymous with busyness and resting is seen as a sign of weakness or something taken only as an extreme reward.
    — John Hall, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The controversy over Jackie’s final resting place is striking because in life, the raptor was a unifying force.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
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