English Similes
- David Fisher
- Oct 31
- 2 min read
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What are English Similes?
English similes are rhetorical devices in which one thing is explicitly compared to another, typically using the words like or as, in order to describe it more clearly or creatively. English similes say that something is similar to something else, that is is not a thing, whereas English metaphors say that one thing is another.
Here’s a list of common English similes with explanations and examples.
As bright as a button means very clever, quick-thinking, or cheerful.
That kid’s as bright as a button — she solves problems in seconds.
As cold as ice means emotionally distant or lacking warmth.
She gave him a look as cold as ice.
As brave as a lion means very courageous or fearless.
He was as brave as a lion when he rescued the child.
As slow as a snail means extremely slow-moving or slow to act.
Traffic was moving as slow as a snail.
As clear as crystal means very easy to understand or see through.
Her instructions were as clear as crystal.
As light as a feather means very light in weight.
This scarf is as light as a feather.
As solid as a rock means reliable, dependable, or very strong.
Their friendship is as solid as a rock.
As quick as lightning means extremely fast.
He moved as quick as lightning to catch the ball.
As wise as an owl means very intelligent or full of good judgment.
My grandmother is as wise as an owl.
As smooth as butter means very smooth or pleasant.
His speech was as smooth as butter.
As fresh as a daisy means energetic and lively, especially after rest.
She looked as fresh as a daisy after her nap.
As white as a ghost means very pale from fear, shock, or illness.
He turned as white as a ghost when he heard the news.
As sly as a fox means clever and crafty, often in a sneaky way.
Don’t underestimate her — she’s as sly as a fox.
As strong as an ox means very physically strong.
He’s as strong as an ox — he lifted a refrigerator by himself.
As busy as a bee means very active or hardworking.
She’s as busy as a bee organizing the event.
As thick as a brick means very stupid or slow-witted.
He’s as thick as a brick when it comes to math.
As big as an elephant means very large or noticeable.
That car is as big as an elephant!
As hot as hell means extremely hot temperature or atmosphere.
It was as hot as hell in that room.
As cool as a cucumber means very calm and composed under pressure.
Even during the interview, he was as cool as a cucumber.
As quiet as a mouse means very silent or timid.
The kids were as quiet as a mouse while the movie played.
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