First Known Use: 1814
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dolce far niente
noun dol·ce far nien·te \ˈdōl-chē-ˌfär-nē-ˈen-tē\
Definition of DOLCE FAR NIENTE
: pleasant relaxation in carefree idleness
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Origin of DOLCE FAR NIENTE
Italian, literally, sweet doing nothing
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