Definitions for simile

simile sim·i·le

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

Simile is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 77 anagrams from letters in simile (eiilms).

Definitions for simile

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 simile

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

Examples for simile

In rhetoric, a direct and formal comparison is called a simile.

Blanche, who was extremely dainty as to what she touched, quite appreciated this simile.

Sallie does not mind an extra word or two to strengthen a simile.

Clare could not help smiling at the simile, and bent down her head.

The simile of an Indian fight returned to Dick with increased force.

I feel the rage of simile upon me; I can't talk to you in any other way.

There is no other simile that will express his state of mind.

"Your simile is not a good one, Mr. Pett," retorted Brereton.

If he had alluded to him as an incendiary bomb, there would have been more sense in his simile.

He laughed at this simile, and continued: 'I shall be all new again.

Word Value for simile
Scrable

8

Words with friends

10

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