Nothing less than Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈnəθɪŋ/ /ˈɫɛs/ /ˈðæn/, /ðən

NUH-thing LESS than

UK

nˈʌθɪŋ/ /lˈɛs/ /ðˈɐn

NUH-thing LESS than

Definition

Used to emphasize that something or someone is as great or important as stated, and nothing less impressive. It highlights the full value or significance of something.

Usage & Nuances

This phrase is formal or emphatic, used for strong emphasis or praise. Common in speeches, writing, and formal conversation. It usually comes before a noun or noun phrase ('nothing less than a miracle'). Not used for everyday minor things.

• Spanish: nada menos que
• Portuguese (BR): nada menos que
• Portuguese (PT): nada menos do que
• Chinese (Simplified): 简直是 - 不亚于
• Chinese (Traditional): 簡直是 - 不亞於
• Hindi: कुछ कम नहीं बल्कि
• Arabic: ليس أقل من
• Bengali: একেবারে – সম্পূর্ণভাবে – নিখাদ
• Russian: не что иное, как – ничто иное, как
• Japanese: まさに – まさしく – まったく
• Vietnamese: chẳng kém gì – đúng là – thực sự là
• Korean: 그야말로 – 정말로 – 다름 아닌
• Turkish: tam anlamıyla – adeta – bizzat
• Urdu: یہ کسی سے کم نہیں – حقیقی معنوں میں – بالکل
• Indonesian: tidak kurang dari – benar-benar – sungguh-sungguh

Example Sentences

Saving her life was nothing less than a miracle.

basic

This invention is nothing less than amazing.

basic

He called the result nothing less than a disaster.

basic

Winning the gold medal was nothing less than a dream come true for her.

natural

His kindness to strangers is nothing less than inspiring.

natural

For him to apologize was nothing less than shocking.

natural