The Internet's Largest List of Similes

1,000+ similes organized for writers, teachers, and students - searchable, sortable, and browsable by mood, subject, or letter.

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200+ Simile Examples

Classic, literary, and modern similes organized by category - a working reference for writers.

Simile vs Metaphor

The difference, with side-by-side examples, plus when to use which one in your writing.

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Similes for Emotions

Happy · Sad · Angry · Nervous · Jealous · Scared

Weather & Temperature

Cold · Hot · Wet

Animals

Dog · Cat · Pig · Bird · Fish · Bull

Speed & Motion

Fast · Slow · Quiet · Loud · Still

Size & Shape

Big · Small · Fat · Thin · Tall

People & Personality

Smart · Dumb · Funny · Mean · Kind

Strength & Weakness

Strong · Weak · Tough · Soft

Nature

Flower · Tree · Snow · Sky

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