Definitions for similes

similes sim·i·le

Spelling: [sim-uh-lee]
IPA: /ˈsɪm ə li/

Similes is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 105 anagrams from letters in similes (eiilmss).

Definitions for similes

noun

  1. a figure of speech in which two unlike things are explicitly compared, as in “she is like a rose.”. Compare metaphor.
  2. an instance of such a figure of speech or a use of words exemplifying it.

Origin of similes

1350-1400; Middle English Latin: image, likeness, comparison, noun use of neuter of similis similar

Examples for similes

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Word Value for similes
Scrable

9

Words with friends

11

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