Similes Examples

Similes Examples. A simile is a type of idiom. We use similes to compare things which are alike. Similes are used in everyday conversations, written works or compositions such as poems, essays, song lyrics, plays etc. because, they show typical qualities of creatures and things. Similes help you to convey the meaning of your message in an interesting, effective and a quick way. Enjoy these examples of similes!

Similes Examples and their meanings to show some distinctive qualities of creatures;

Simile	Meaning
as free as a bird	completely free
as happy as a sandboy	very happy
as happy as Larry	very happy
as lazy as a pig	very lazy
as light as a butterfly	very light
as loathsome as a toad	very disgusting
as loyal as a dove	very loyal
as mad as a March hare	completely mad
as slow as a tortoise	very slow
as strong as a horse	very strong or powerful
as strong as an ox	very strong or powerful
as sure-footed as a goat	very confident
as swift as a deer	very fast
as swift as a hare	very fast
as swift as a hawk	very fast
as tall as a giant	very tall
as tall as a giraffe	very tall
as tenacious as a bulldog	very tenacious
as tender as a chicken	very tender
as tender as a shepherd	very caring
as thick as thieves	very close or friendly
as timid as a mouse	very timid
as timid as a rabbit	very timid
as wise as an owl	very wise
as wise as Solomon	very wise

Similes Examples and their meanings to show some distinctive qualities of things;

Simile	Meaning
as hard as nails	very tough (in character)
as hot as hell	very hot
as light as air	very light
as nutty as a fruitcake	very crazy
as pale as death	very pale
as plain as day	very clear
as poor as dirt	very poor
as scarce as hen’s teeth	very scarce
as silent as the dead	completely silent
as smooth as silk	very smooth
as sound as a bell	very clear
as sour as vinegar	very sour
as steady as a rock	very steady
as stiff as a board	completely stiff
as stiff as a poker	completely stiff
as straight as an arrow	straight
as sturdy as an oak	very strong and solid
as thin as a rake	very thin
as tough as leather	very tough
as tough as nails	very tough
as tough as old boots	very tough
as ugly as sin	very ugly
as warm as wool	very warm
as weak as water	easily influenced
as white as a ghost	very pale

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