less is more

English dictionary entry

Meanings

proverb
  1. That which is of smaller quantity could be of higher quality.
  2. That which is less complicated is often better understood and more appreciated than what is more complicated; brevity in communication is more effective than verbosity.

Pronunciation

/lɛs ɪz ˈmɔː/ /lɛs ɪz ˈmɔɹ/

Word forms

less is more
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