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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A luxurious, self-indulgent way of life.

Etymologies

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

[Italian : dolce, sweet + vita, life.]

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  • A lifestyle of appreciating and savoring the pleasures of life. (from WordCraft)

    May 20, 2008