Pronunciation: /ˈsɪməli/
noun a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid
A1 A simile is a figure of speech that compares two things using 'like' or 'as'.
A2 She described the sunset as a simile, comparing it to a painting.
B1 The author used a simile to emphasize the character's strength, comparing him to a lion.
B2 The poet's use of simile added depth to the imagery in the poem, comparing the waves to a restless beast.
C1 The simile used in the novel was so powerful that it stayed with the reader long after finishing the book.
C2 The playwright's masterful use of simile brought a new level of complexity to the characters' interactions.
formal The poet used a simile to compare the sunset to a golden coin.
informal She explained the concept using a simile about baking a cake.
slang I heard this great simile about love being like a rollercoaster.
figurative His words were like a sharp sword, cutting through the silence with a simile.
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