dolce vita definition
The meaning and origin of the expression: La dolce vita. La dolce vita. Meaning. The good life, full of pleasure and indulgence. Origin. This phrase entered the language following the success of the 1960 film La Dolce Vita. This was written and directed by Federico Fellini and starred Marcello Mastroianni, Anita Ekberg and Anouk AimÃ©e.