similes

nouncomparison

Synonyms for similes

noun comparison

Antonyms for similes

dissimilarity

Word Origin & History

late 14c., from Latin simile "a like thing; a comparison, likeness, parallel," neuter of similis "like" (see similar). Both things must be mentioned and the comparison directly stated. To Johnson, "A simile, to be perfect, must both illustrate and ennoble the subject."

Example Sentences for similes

Speaking of similes reminds us that there is one on Broadway.

And in the similes, what pictures from animal life and manners!

The current similes, if not absolutely counterfeit, are quite worn out.

We spoke of Homer's similes as illustrative of the Ionic feelings about war.

Other similes seemed to have the habit of living in discord.

The "round of creation" is explored for similes to enforce this truth.

Pronto Helps him with a supply of similes, which, it seems, he did not think of readily.

Are there any collections of similes drawn from plants and flowers?

I begged him in exasperation to keep his similes to himself.

Diana said of him to Arthur: 'He does not supply me with similes; he points to the source of them.'