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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Channelling la dolce vita, the sumptuous interiors feature crimson silk walls, intimate blue booths, Murano lighting and bespoke ceramic plates designed by Michaela Gall that pay homage to Soho’s spirited past. Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025 But in lieu of a flamboyant, la dolce vita–style lifestyle brand, Bottega only whispered of luxury. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2025 Rome has been beloved by visitors for centuries, for its art and monuments and also its promise of a la dolce vita lifestyle. Elisabetta Povoledo, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024 The structure was once an educational institution consisting of three adjacent Renaissance buildings, and its new incarnation aims to offer lessons in la dolce vita: the best of staying in a timeless urban retreat and in a Tuscan country estate. Ann Abel, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for la dolce vita 

Word History

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 22 Jan. 2025.

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