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dolce far niente

/ˈdoʊltʃeɪ fɑːr niˈɛnteɪ/

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phrase

/ˈdoʊltʃeɪ fɑːr niˈɛnteɪ/C1informalart
  • ruИтальянская фраза, заимствованная в английский язык, означающая сладость или удовольствие от ничегонеделания; наслаждение праздностью и расслаблением без чувства вины.

An Italian phrase adopted into English, meaning the sweetness or pleasure of doing nothing; enjoying idleness and relaxation without guilt.

  1. The sweetness of doing nothingB2informal

    A phrase describing the pleasure and enjoyment of being idle or doing nothing in particular.

    ruСладость безделья

    • On a lazy Sunday afternoon, she practiced dolce far niente in the garden.
    • The Italian concept of dolce far niente is about savoring moments of rest.
    • He spent his vacation embracing dolce far niente on the beach.