Examples of Similes. 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!
List of similes and their meanings to show some distinctive qualities of creatures;
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Simile |
Meaning |
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as busy as a bee |
very busy |
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as cunning as a fox |
very cunning |
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as fast as a hare |
very fast |
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as flat as a flounder |
completely flat |
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as fleet as a gazelle |
very quick |
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as frisky as a two-year old |
very energetic |
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as gentle as a lamb |
having a kindly or tender nature |
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as happy as a lark |
very happy |
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as hungry as a wolf |
very hungry |
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as mad as a hatter |
completely mad |
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as meek as a lamb |
very shy |
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as obstinate as a mule |
very stubborn |
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as old as Methuselah |
very old |
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as patient as Job |
very patient |
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as playful as a puppy |
very lively |
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as pleased as Punch |
very pleased |
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as plump as a partridge |
very overweight |
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as proud as a peacock |
very proud |
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as quiet as a mouse |
extremely quiet |
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as sick as a dog |
extremely ill |
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as silly as a sheep |
very silly |
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as slippery as an eel |
very slippery |
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as slow as a snail |
very slow |
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as sober as a judge |
completely sober |
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as stolid as a cow |
completely emotionless or no sensitivity |
List of similes and their meanings to show some distinctive qualities of things;
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Simile |
Meaning |
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as black as soot |
completely black |
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as bold as brass |
completely shameless or impudent |
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as bright as a button |
very clever or quick-witted |
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as brittle as glass |
completely fragile or breakable |
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as clean as a whistle |
extremely clean or clear |
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as clear as crystal |
very clear |
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as cold as charity |
very cold |
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as cool as a cucumber |
be very calm and relaxed |
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as dead as a doornail |
quite dead |
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as deaf as a doorpost |
completely deaf |
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as drunk as a lord |
completely drunk |
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as dull as dishwater |
very dull or boring |
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as easy as winking |
very easy |
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as fresh as paint |
very fresh |
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as hard as iron |
very hard |
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as hot as a furnace |
very hot |
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as keen as mustard |
extremely eager or enthusiastic |
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as large as life |
conspicuously present |
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as neat as a new pin |
extremely clean or neat |
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as pale as death |
very pale |
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as purple as the heather |
completely purple |
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as round as an orange |
completely round |
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as sharp as a razor |
very sharp |
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as silent as the grave |
completely silent |
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as smooth as glass |
very smooth |
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