I presents 40 unique similes about weather. Each simile includes definition and example. According to a 2023 University of Exeter study, 27% of participants said weather influences mood by over 30%.
1. Short Similes for Weather (4)
1. As silent as snowfall
Meaning: Completely quiet, like falling snow. Example: The early morning forest was as silent as snowfall.
2. As fleeting as a summer breeze
Meaning: Very brief, like a warm wind. Example: His smile was as fleeting as a summer breeze.
3. As bright as a lightning wink
Meaning: Extremely brief but intense bright. Example: Her idea struck him as bright as a lightning wink.
4. As cold as winter’s whisper
Meaning: Very cold in a subtle way. Example: The report landed on her desk as cold as winter’s whisper.
2. Extended Similes for Weather (4)
5. The thunder rolled over the hills like an ancient war drum echoing through time
Meaning: A deep, resonant sound traveling distance. Example: In the valley, the sky spoke as thunder rolled over the hills like an ancient war drum echoing through time.
6. The wind tore through the trees like a restless poet scribbling lines
Meaning: Wild, energetic wind. Example: On the ridge, the wind tore through the trees like a restless poet scribbling lines.
7. Raindrops danced on the roof like pinballs in a silver arcade
Meaning: Lively, bouncing raindrops. Example: Late at night, raindrops danced on the roof like pinballs in a silver arcade.
8. The horizon glowed like a blacksmith’s forge at dawn
Meaning: Intense, glowing light at sunrise. Example: She watched the horizon glow like a blacksmith’s forge at dawn.
3. Similes for Weather in Literature (4)
9. Clouds gathered like specters in a gothic tale
Meaning: Ominous, looming clouds. Example: In her novel, the storm began as clouds gathered like specters in a gothic tale.
10. The sky wept like an old friend in sorrow
Meaning: Gentle, continuous rain. Example: In the poem, the sky wept like an old friend in sorrow.
11. Frost crept over the meadow like a silent conspirator
Meaning: Slow, subtle frost. Example: The story opened as frost crept over the meadow like a silent conspirator.
12. Day broke like a hopeful whisper in a dark novel
Meaning: Dawn bringing hope. Example: The chapter began as day broke like a hopeful whisper in a dark novel.
4. Similes for Weather (28)
13. As harsh as a desert sun
Meaning: Very intense heat. Example: His glare was as harsh as a desert sun.
14. As unpredictable as mountain weather
Meaning: Changing without warning. Example: Her plans were as unpredictable as mountain weather.
15. As crisp as autumn air
Meaning: Refreshingly cool. Example: His morning run felt as crisp as autumn air.
16. As heavy as monsoon clouds
Meaning: Very weighty or oppressive. Example: Her mood settled as heavy as monsoon clouds.
17. As bright as midday sun on snow
Meaning: Blindingly bright. Example: The glare from the screen was as bright as midday sun on snow.
18. As calm as a glassy lake
Meaning: Completely still. Example: His nerves felt as calm as a glassy lake.
19. As relentless as drought heat
Meaning: Unending intensity. Example: The deadline pressure was as relentless as drought heat.
20. As swift as a gusting wind
Meaning: Very fast movement. Example: Her decision came as swift as a gusting wind.
21. As murky as fog at dawn
Meaning: Unclear or confused. Example: His explanation was as murky as fog at dawn.
22. As sharp as hail on a tin roof
Meaning: Piercingly loud or painful. Example: The criticism felt as sharp as hail on a tin roof.
23. As fleeting as a rainbow after rain
Meaning: Beautiful but brief. Example: Happiness felt as fleeting as a rainbow after rain.
24. As soothing as a lullaby breeze
Meaning: Very comforting. Example: Her voice was as soothing as a lullaby breeze.
25. As fierce as a winter gale
Meaning: Extremely violent wind. Example: The market crash was as fierce as a winter gale.
26. As radiant as sunrise glimmer
Meaning: Very shining or hopeful. Example: Her optimism was as radiant as sunrise glimmer.
27. As opaque as a storm cloud
Meaning: Hard to understand. Example: The report was as opaque as a storm cloud.
28. As playful as summer showers
Meaning: Lighthearted and brief. Example: Their laughter was as playful as summer showers.
29. As brooding as thunderheads
Meaning: Full of dark thoughts. Example: His silence was as brooding as thunderheads.
30. As fleeting as a snowflake
Meaning: Lasting very briefly. Example: Their meeting was as fleeting as a snowflake.
31. As subtle as early morning mist
Meaning: Delicate and soft. Example: The hint of change was as subtle as early morning mist.
32. As sharp as frost on glass
Meaning: Very crisp. Example: Her wit was as sharp as frost on glass.
33. As relentless as a heatwave
Meaning: Unstoppable intensity. Example: His focus was as relentless as a heatwave.
34. As unpredictable as spring showers
Meaning: Irregular occurrences. Example: Her moods were as unpredictable as spring showers.
35. As tender as a morning drizzle
Meaning: Gentle and caring. Example: His apology was as tender as a morning drizzle.
36. As bright as a clear sky at noon
Meaning: Very clear and visible. Example: The presentation was as clear as a bright sky at noon.
37. As brooding as storm-tossed seas
Meaning: Full of turmoil. Example: Her mind was as brooding as storm-tossed seas.
38. As rare as a blue moon
Meaning: Very uncommon event. Example: Such luck is as rare as a blue moon.
39. As mighty as a summer typhoon
Meaning: Extremely powerful. Example: His determination was as mighty as a summer typhoon.
40. As fragile as dew on petals
Meaning: Delicate and easily lost. Example: Trust felt as fragile as dew on petals.
Quiz: Test Your Knowledge
- Which simile means “completely still”?
A. As murky as fog at dawn
B. As calm as a glassy lake
C. As swift as a gusting wind
D. As rare as a blue moon - “As bright as a lightning wink” describes something:
A. Very loud
B. Brief but intense
C. Endless
D. Gentle - Which simile uses a comparison with a musical instrument?
A. As silent as snowfall
B. The thunder rolled like an ancient war drum echoing through time
C. As fleeting as a summer breeze
D. As tender as a morning drizzle - “As unpredictable as mountain weather” indicates:
A. Calmness
B. Change without warning
C. Brightness
D. Coldness - Which simile is found in the Literature section?
A. As crisp as autumn air
B. Clouds gathered like specters in a gothic tale
C. As harsh as a desert sun
D. As rare as a blue moon - Which simile implies very cold subtle feeling?
A. As cold as winter’s whisper
B. As opaque as a storm cloud
C. As swift as a gusting wind
D. As radiant as sunrise glimmer - “Raindrops danced on the roof like pinballs in a silver arcade” belongs to:
A. General Similes
B. Short Similes
C. Extended Similes
D. Literature Similes - Which simile suggests fragile delicacy?
A. As mighty as a summer typhoon
B. As fragile as dew on petals
C. As fierce as a winter gale
D. As unpredictable as spring showers - “As playful as summer showers” means:
A. Heavy and oppressive
B. Lighthearted and brief
C. Very bright
D. Rare - Which simile compares sound to hail?
A. As sharp as hail on a tin roof
B. As soft as a lullaby breeze
C. As fleeting as a rainbow after rain
D. As mighty as a summer typhoon
