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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Wearing a Gucci suit, Garfield embodied la dolce vita for the Hollywood crowd, complete with a silk shirt and sunglasses in hand to add a touch of effortless charm to an otherwise refined outfit. Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025 Indeed, la dolce vita imbues just about everything in Italy. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2025 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 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 13 Mar. 2025.

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