dolce vita
noun
dol·ce vi·ta
| \ ˌdōl-chā-ˈvē-(ˌ)tä
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Definition of dolce vita
: a life of indolence and self-indulgence
— called also la dolce vita
Examples of dolce vita in a Sentence
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While Dubrovnik, 400 miles down the coast, is suffering from overtourism (thanks, Game of Thrones!), Istria gives visitors that Mediterranean dolce vita without the crowds. — Mary Winston Nicklin, Condé Nast Traveler, "Istria Has All the Beauty of the Mediterranean and None of Croatia's Crowds," 16 Aug. 2019 There may not be any jewels in these films, but there’s plenty of envy-worthy Italian dolce vita. — Sarah Spellings, The Cut, "Watch Women Explain Working in Male-Dominated Fields," 27 Apr. 2018 Happily, the main attractions are still the drowsy dolce vita atmosphere, great seafood restaurants—don’t miss Osteria il Principe e il Pirata—and the stunning views: of Elephant’s Arch and, on a clear day, Tunisia. — Alexander Lobrano, Town & Country, "The Ultimate Mediterranean Bucket List," 2 June 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'dolce vita.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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