dolce far niente
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of dolce far niente
Literally, “(it is) sweet to do nothing”
Example Sentences
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Now he has gone completely dolce far niente.
From Time Magazine Archive
In Rome iridescent socialites decayed in amiable dolce far niente.
From Time Magazine Archive
Let's all go down Eyre Street Hill, for there, you know, organs are still gurgling, and there are lazy laughter and spaghetti and dolce far niente, and cigarettes are six a penny.
From Nights in London by Burke, Thomas
He was much mistaken, however, if he supposed it to be possible to remain long in the enjoyment of that dolce far niente, the first savor of which so captivated him.
From Harper's New Monthly Magazine Vol. IV, No. 19, Dec 1851 by Various
The autumn is full of good intentions—just as spring is full of holiday and hope, and summer of heat and dolce far niente.
From Over the Fireside with Silent Friends by King, Richard
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