simile

a rhetorical figure expressing comparison or likeness, by use of such words as like, as, so

Her eyes were as pretty as diamonds;
ALSO
The sand was hot like fire

by Jessica September 11, 2003

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Simile

A Comparison Of 2 Things By Using The Words ''As'' Or ''Like''.

Lily: I'm As Hungry As A Bear.
Mom: What Do You Mean?
Lily: It's A Simile.
Mom: Oh...

by Handle Here August 04, 2018

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"That couple are so similar, yet different. They are totally similent."

by jdh-au November 06, 2016

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When a person gives you such an annoying grin you just want to punch them in the face.

A definition your teacher will rage at.

He has a simile

by H4k0rz June 24, 2018

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A writer's effect that uses "like" or "as" to describe a similarity between two things. Taught in the English subject.

Hannah dived like a dolphin into the pool (a simile compares Hannah's similarity to a dolphin)

by MathsIsAmazing October 16, 2019

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The book is as light as a feather

The simile is light as a feather

by Knight 101 January 04, 2019

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Excesive use of the word "Like" in conversation. (Eg. "It was like, so totally like awesome, like ya' know?")

Dude, widen your vocabulary, you're thowin' down too many similes.

by RobertBeezer May 24, 2010

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