100 Common Similes from Bestselling Novels (with Meanings)

As brave as a lion - exceptionally courageous Common Similes for Deep or Peaceful Sleep:
"He was sleeping like a log."
As busy as a bee - constantly active Very deeply, completely still.

As cool as a cucumber - very calm under pressure "He was sleeping like a baby."
Peacefully and without worry.
As blind as a bat - poor eyesight; unaware
"He was sleeping like the dead."
As stubborn as a mule - extremely obstinate Extremely deeply, almost unresponsive.
As wise as an owl - very knowledgeable or perceptive "He was sleeping like a rock."
Very soundly and unmoving.
As gentle as a lamb - tender and kind
"He was sleeping like a hibernating bear."
As hungry as a wolf - ravenously hungry In a very long, deep sleep.
As free as a bird - fully unrestrained "He was sleeping like there was no tomorrow."
With total exhaustion, no concern for time.
As quiet as a mouse - nearly silent
"He was sleeping like a cat in the sun."
As proud as a peacock - overly self-admiring
Comfortably and contentedly.
As sharp as a tack - very intelligent
"He was sleeping like a soldier after a battle."
As sly as a fox - cleverly deceitful From sheer exhaustion.

As smooth as silk - very soft or effortless "He was sleeping like a baby on a full stomach."
Completely relaxed and content.
As bright as a button - cheerful or smart
"He was sleeping like a man who hadn’t rested in days."
As light as a feather - extremely lightweight From extreme tiredness.

As strong as an ox - great physical strength

As solid as a rock - dependable, stable

As clear as glass - easily understood

As sweet as honey - delightfully pleasant

As slow as molasses - moving very slowly

As cold as ice - emotionally unfeeling or literally freezing

As warm as toast - comforting and cozy

As hard as nails - tough, not easily hurt

As soft as a cloud - extremely soft

As dead as a doornail - utterly lifeless

As fresh as a daisy - cheerful and lively

As good as gold - morally excellent or very well-behaved

As pale as death - very pale, often from shock or illness

As clean as a whistle - spotless or perfectly honest

 Like a log – sleeping deeply and motionless.
As black as coal - pure black
Like a baby – peacefully and without worry.
As white as snow - very white or pure
Like a rock – undisturbed, solidly still.
As red as a rose - deep, vivid redness
Like the dead – extremely deep, unresponsive sleep.
As green as grass - inexperienced or unripe
Like a hibernating bear – long and heavy sleep.
As dry as dust - extremely dry or uninteresting
Like a cat in the sun – cozy and content when sleeping.
As rough as sandpaper - very coarse texture
Like a soldier after battle – utterly exhausted.
As hot as hell - scorching hot

As heavy as lead - extremely heavy Like there’s no tomorrow – sleep so deep no time matters.

As light as air - barely any weight Like a freight train – moving with unstoppable force.

As quick as lightning - extremely fast Like wildfire – spreading rapidly and uncontrollably.

As slow as a snail - painfully slow Like a silent ghost – completely quiet and unnoticed.

As dark as night - extremely dark Like a shadow – staying close and hidden.

As bright as day - well-lit or obvious Like a knife through butter – effortless movement.

As flat as a pancake - completely flat Like a bull in a china shop – clumsy and destructive.

As greedy as a pig - very self-indulgent Like a moth to the flame – irresistibly drawn to danger.

As drunk as a lord - extremely intoxicated Like a fish out of water – uncomfortable in a new setting.

As thin as a rail - very skinny Like a deer in headlights – stunned or paralyzed by fear.
As fat as a hog - exceedingly overweight Like a phoenix rising – recovering or reborn gloriously.
As white as chalk - extremely pale Like an open book – easily readable, transparent.
As old as the hills - very old Like a ticking time bomb – ready to explode any moment.
As sharp as a razor - extremely sharp or mentally quick
Like a duck to water – very comfortable and natural at something.
As clear as crystal - very transparent or obvious
Like a fish in a barrel – extremely easy target.
As steady as a rock - reliable and constant
Like a house on fire – developing intensely and fast.
As smooth as butter - effortlessly fluid
Like a cat on a hot tin roof – anxious and jumpy.
As stiff as a board - rigid
Like a lost child – disoriented and frightened.
As soft as velvet - richly soft
Like a caged lion – Powerful but trapped or restrained.
As shy as a deer - very timid
Like a comet – blazing and spectacular, but brief.
As loud as thunder - extremely loud
Like a candle in the wind – fragile and easily extinguished.
As swift as an arrow - moving very fast
Like a bolt from the blue – sudden and unexpected.
As empty as a drum - completely empty or hollow
Like a sponge – absorbing everything around.
As silent as the grave - utterly silent
Like a bull without horns – powerful yet harmless.
As pale as milk - very pale
Like a puppet on strings – controlled by others.
As bright as a star - brilliantly visible
Like a stray cat – independent, maybe wary or untamed.

Like a frog in boiling water – slowly succumbing to danger.

Like a spinning top – dizzy with motion, out of control.

As fierce as a tiger - dangerously intense Like a sieve – letting things pass right through.

As calm as a millpond - perfectly still and peaceful Like a well-oiled machine – operating smoothly and efficiently.

As rare as hens teeth - extremely scarce Like a fortress – extremely well-protected.

As wild as the wind - untamed and strong Like a maze – confusing and complex.

As cheap as chips - very inexpensive Like a ghost town – completely deserted.

As soft as down - extremely soft and fluffy Like a powder keg – volatile and ready to explode.

As wet as a drowned rat - completely soaked Like a tidal wave – overwhelmingly powerful.
As dry as a bone - very dry Like a rock rolling downstream – gathering speed and
momentum.
As deep as the ocean - profound or vast
Like a cracked mirror – fragmented, misrepresented.
As wide as a barn door - very wide
Like a tightrope walker – balancing precariously.
As crooked as a dogs hind leg - deceitfully twisted
Like a moth-eaten coat – neglected, falling apart.
As high as a kite - very high or euphoric

As low as a snakes belly - extremely low or despicable

Like a lighthouse beacon – steady, guiding light.

As lazy as a cat - very inactive Like a labyrinth – intricate, easy to get lost in.

As sweet as pie - charming or delightful Like a playground – lively, full of interactions.

As sour as vinegar - unpleasantly sour Like a roaring lion – fierce and commanding.

As chewy as leather - tough to chew Like a sleeping giant – powerful but dormant.

As silky as satin - richly smooth Like a hurricane – wildly destructive and turbulent.

As bright as a beacon - guiding and noticeable Like a snowball rolling downhill – gathering force and speed.

As sharp as a whip - extremely sharp or witty Like a spotlight – drawing all attention.

As loud as a cannon - deafening Like a desert at noon – hot, harsh, unforgiving.

As gentle as a breeze - soft and mild Like a revolving door – constant in-and-out movement.

As hard as granite - very tough Like a masquerade – full of hidden identities.

As timeless as the stars - enduringly eternal Like a bag of snakes – chaotic, dangerous.
As full as a tick - overly stuffed Like a leaking faucet – slowly but steadily annoying.
As playful as a kitten - very playful Like a drop in the ocean – insignificant in a large context.
As sweet as nectar - delightfully sweet
Like a phoenix from ashes – revived after destruction.
As brittle as glass - easily broken
Like a loaded gun – dangerous, ready to fire.
As dry as a desert - extremely arid
Like a ballet dancer – graceful and precise.
As clear as day - unmistakably clear
Like a symphony – complex, harmonious ensemble.
As hollow as a drum - empty inside
Like a meteor shower – many fleeting, bright events.
As slippery as an eel - hard to grasp literally or figuratively
Like a tucked-away secret – hidden and guarded.
As loud as a lions roar - extremely loud
Like a compass needle – always pointing toward direction.

Like a rainbow after storm – hope after hardship.

Like a spinning wheel – endlessly going but not progressing.

 Like a second skin – perfectly fitted or natural.
As heavy as an anchor - very heavy or burdensome
Like a ticking clock – constant reminder of time passing.
As soft as moss - gentle underfoot

As fast as a cheetah - incredibly fast Like a shipwreck – total ruin, catastrophe.

As bright as the sun - dazzlingly luminous Like a lightning strike – instantaneous and powerful.

Like a cracked record – repeating the same thing endlessly.

Like a key in a lock – fitting perfectly to purpose.

Like a white knight – coming to rescue heroically.

Like a shadow puppet – small, insubstantial representation.

Like a ghost in the night – barely visible or heard.

Like a swarm of bees – overwhelming and buzzing.

Like a saccharine dream – overly sweet, maybe fake.

Like a tidal bore – sudden strong wave upriver.

Like a fortress under siege – besieged but holding strong.

Like a house of cards – precariously built, likely to collapse.

Like a cobra ready to strike – poised and dangerous.

Like a phoenix aflame – burning bright even in rebirth.

Like a spinning carousel – colorful but repetitive.

Like a buried treasure – full of hidden worth.

Like an ice sculpture – beautiful, fragile, temporary.

Like a runaway train – out of control, gathering speed.

Like a falling star – bright but fleeting.

Like a whisper in the wind – faint and easily lost.

Like a ticking bomb – imminent danger.

Like a stained-glass window – colored, intricate design.

Like a lone wolf – solitary, self-reliant.

Like a puppetmaster’s hand – controlling from invisible place.

Like a shattered vase – irreparably broken.

Like a floating feather – drifting aimlessly.

Like a raging inferno – intense, unstoppable fire.

Like a calm sea after the storm – peaceful and restored.

Like a pawn in a chessgame – used and expendable.