Explore the power of vivid language with our extensive list of 100+ similes for richer and more expressive writing.
- As busy as a bee.
- Like a fish out of water.
- As sly as a fox.
- Like a bull in a china shop.
- As brave as a lion.
- Like a bat out of hell.
- As gentle as a lamb.
- Like a moth to a flame.
- As swift as a deer.
- Like a breath of fresh air.
- As strong as an ox.
- Like a needle in a haystack.
- As cold as ice.
- Like a wolf in sheep’s clothing.
- As clear as crystal.
- Like a cat on a hot tin roof.
- As light as a feather.
- Like a dog with a bone.
- As smooth as silk.
- Like a horse of a different color.
- As sharp as a tack.
- Like a fox in the henhouse.
- As tough as nails.
- Like a thief in the night.
- As bright as a button.
- Like a rolling stone.
- As slippery as an eel.
- Like a bull’s-eye.
- As fresh as a daisy.
- Like a fish in water.
- As solid as a rock.
- Like a storm in a teacup.
- As happy as a clam.
- Like a kid in a candy store.
- As quick as a wink.
- Like a leopard can’t change its spots.
- As steady as a rock.
- Like a flash in the pan.
- As busy as a beaver.
- Like a sponge soaking up knowledge.
- As graceful as a swan.
- Like a diamond in the rough.
- As busy as a squirrel.
- Like a needle in a forest.
- As cool as a cucumber.
- Like a chicken with its head cut off.
- As free as a bird.
- Like a snowball’s chance in hell.
- As smart as a whip.
- Like a moth to a porch light.
- As strong as a bull.
- Like a diamond in the sky.
- As smooth as glass.
- Like a cat with nine lives.
- As sharp as a razor.
- Like a bat in the daytime.
- As tough as leather.
- Like a thunderbolt.
- As bright as day.
- Like a fish on a hook.
- As slippery as a snake.
- Like a bull in a rodeo.
- As fresh as a spring breeze.
- Like a rock in a quarry.
- As happy as a lark.
- Like a kid in a toy store.
- As quick as lightning.
- Like a leopard on the prowl.
- As steady as a clock.
- Like a flash of lightning.
- As busy as a ant.
- Like a sponge absorbing water.
- As graceful as a gazelle.
- Like a diamond in the sand.
- As busy as a hummingbird.
- Like a needle in a jungle.
- As cool as ice cream.
- Like a chicken with no head.
- As free as the wind.
- Like a snowflake in summer.
- As smart as a fox.
- As strong as an oak.
- Like a bat in daylight.
- As smooth as velvet.
- Like a cat with a secret.
- As sharp as a dagger.
- Like a bull charging.
- Like a storm at sea.
- As bright as a star.
- Like a fish in a river.
- Like a hawk hunting.
- As steady as a mountain.
- Like a flash in the dark.
- As busy as a squirrel gathering nuts.
- Like a sponge in water.
- As graceful as a dancer.
- As busy as a beehive.
- As cool as cucumber.
- Like a chicken on a hot plate.
- As free as a bird in flight.
- Like a snowball rolling downhill.
- Like a moth drawn to light.
- As strong as an iron rod.
- Like a bat at midnight.
- As smooth as butter.
- As sharp as a blade.
- Like a bull charging a matador.
- As tough as old leather.
- Like a storm on the horizon.
- As bright as the sun.
- Like a fish in the ocean.
- As slippery as a wet floor.
- Like a hawk on the hunt.