50 Similes for Appearance With Meanings & Sentences
Similes for Appearance
1. Like a scarecrow in the wind
Meaning: Very skinny and bony
In a Sentence: He looked like a scarecrow in the wind. / She was so thin, like a scarecrow in a field.
Other Ways to Say: Very slim, bony
2. As bright as the sun
Meaning: Very cheerful or glowing appearance
In a Sentence: Her smile was as bright as the sun. / His eyes shone as bright as the sun.
Other Ways to Say: Glowing, beaming
3. As pale as a ghost
Meaning: Extremely pale
In a Sentence: He turned as pale as a ghost after hearing the news.
Other Ways to Say: White as a sheet, bloodless
4. Like a Greek god
Meaning: Exceptionally handsome
In a Sentence: He looked like a Greek god in that suit.
Other Ways to Say: Chiseled, stunning
5. As ugly as sin
Meaning: Very unattractive
In a Sentence: That painting is as ugly as sin.
Other Ways to Say: Hideous, monstrous
6. Like a drowned rat
Meaning: Wet and messy
In a Sentence: He walked in like a drowned rat after the storm.
Other Ways to Say: Soaked, dripping wet
7. As thin as a rake
Meaning: Very skinny
In a Sentence: She’s as thin as a rake after her illness.
Other Ways to Say: Bony, underweight
8. As fat as a pig
Meaning: Overweight
In a Sentence: He got as fat as a pig over the holidays.
Other Ways to Say: Plump, chubby
9. Like a movie star
Meaning: Glamorous and stylish
In a Sentence: She looked like a movie star at the party.
Other Ways to Say: Chic, fashionable
10. As bald as a coot
Meaning: Completely bald
In a Sentence: He’s as bald as a coot now.
Other Ways to Say: Hairless, smooth-headed
11. Like a princess
Meaning: Graceful and elegant
In a Sentence: She looked like a princess in that gown.
Other Ways to Say: Regal, noble
12. As black as coal
Meaning: Very dark hair or skin
In a Sentence: Her hair was as black as coal.
Other Ways to Say: Jet-black, pitch-dark
13. Like a bag of bones
Meaning: Extremely skinny
In a Sentence: The dog looked like a bag of bones.
Other Ways to Say: Skeletal, emaciated
14. As red as a beetroot
Meaning: Deeply blushing
In a Sentence: He turned as red as a beetroot.
Other Ways to Say: Flushed, crimson
15. Like a clown
Meaning: Dressed foolishly
In a Sentence: He looked like a clown in that suit.
Other Ways to Say: Silly, comical
16. As fair as snow
Meaning: Very light-skinned
In a Sentence: She was as fair as snow.
Other Ways to Say: Pale, porcelain
17. Like a peacock
Meaning: Showy and proud
In a Sentence: He walked in like a peacock.
Other Ways to Say: Flashy, flamboyant
18. As neat as a pin
Meaning: Perfectly tidy
In a Sentence: Her room is always as neat as a pin.
Other Ways to Say: Tidy, spotless
19. Like a fashion model
Meaning: Very attractive and fashionable
In a Sentence: She looked like a fashion model.
Other Ways to Say: Stylish, runway-ready
20. As fresh as a daisy
Meaning: Healthy and lively
In a Sentence: He looked as fresh as a daisy.
Other Ways to Say: Energetic, rejuvenated
21. Like a lion
Meaning: Fierce or strong
In a Sentence: He looked like a lion when angry.
Other Ways to Say: Bold, wild
22. As bright as a star
Meaning: Sparkling or radiant
In a Sentence: Her eyes were as bright as stars.
Other Ways to Say: Sparkly, twinkling
23. Like a queen
Meaning: Noble and graceful
In a Sentence: She walked in like a queen.
Other Ways to Say: Royal, elegant
24. As stiff as a board
Meaning: Rigid posture
In a Sentence: He stood as stiff as a board.
Other Ways to Say: Tense, unmoving
25. Like a zombie
Meaning: Lifeless or tired
In a Sentence: He looked like a zombie after the night shift.
Other Ways to Say: Exhausted, drained
26. As wrinkled as a prune
Meaning: Very wrinkled
In a Sentence: His face was as wrinkled as a prune.
Other Ways to Say: Crinkled, aged
27. Like a baby
Meaning: Innocent or soft-looking
In a Sentence: Her skin was soft like a baby’s.
Other Ways to Say: Smooth, delicate
28. As clean as a whistle
Meaning: Very clean
In a Sentence: He came out as clean as a whistle.
Other Ways to Say: Spotless, pure
29. Like a doll
Meaning: Cute and perfectly dressed
In a Sentence: She looked like a doll in that dress.
Other Ways to Say: Adorable, doll-like
30. As cold as ice
Meaning: Emotionless or distant
In a Sentence: She looked at him as cold as ice.
Other Ways to Say: Icy, unfeeling
31. Like a thundercloud
Meaning: Angry or brooding look
In a Sentence: He looked like a thundercloud.
Other Ways to Say: Stormy, furious
32. As light as a feather
Meaning: Delicate or graceful
In a Sentence: She moved as light as a feather.
Other Ways to Say: Graceful, airy
33. Like a superstar
Meaning: Confident and glamorous
In a Sentence: He entered the room like a superstar.
Other Ways to Say: Charismatic, standout
34. As strong as an ox
Meaning: Very muscular
In a Sentence: He’s as strong as an ox.
Other Ways to Say: Powerful, solid
35. Like a beast
Meaning: Wild or rugged
In a Sentence: He looked like a beast after the gym.
Other Ways to Say: Fierce, untamed
36. As soft as silk
Meaning: Smooth and luxurious
In a Sentence: Her hair was as soft as silk.
Other Ways to Say: Silky, velvety
37. Like a rainbow
Meaning: Colorful and vibrant
In a Sentence: Her outfit looked like a rainbow.
Other Ways to Say: Bright, vivid
38. As dry as dust
Meaning: Lifeless or boring
In a Sentence: His expression was as dry as dust.
Other Ways to Say: Dull, flat
39. Like a mannequin
Meaning: Expressionless and still
In a Sentence: She stood like a mannequin.
Other Ways to Say: Lifeless, stiff
40. As old as the hills
Meaning: Very old
In a Sentence: That man looks as old as the hills.
Other Ways to Say: Ancient, aged
41. Like a magician
Meaning: Mysterious or eye-catching
In a Sentence: He dressed like a magician at the party.
Other Ways to Say: Enigmatic, spellbinding
42. As bouncy as a ball
Meaning: Energetic and lively
In a Sentence: The toddler was as bouncy as a ball.
Other Ways to Say: Hyper, active
43. Like a goddess
Meaning: Extremely beautiful
In a Sentence: She looked like a goddess in that gown.
Other Ways to Say: Divine, radiant
44. As dark as night
Meaning: Very dark appearance
In a Sentence: His eyes were as dark as night.
Other Ways to Say: Jet black, midnight
45. Like a sailor
Meaning: Rough or rugged
In a Sentence: He looked like a sailor with those tattoos.
Other Ways to Say: Tough, rugged
46. As sweet as honey
Meaning: Lovely and gentle
In a Sentence: Her face was as sweet as honey.
Other Ways to Say: Adorable, kind
47. Like a soldier
Meaning: Disciplined and structured
In a Sentence: He stood like a soldier in formation.
Other Ways to Say: Upright, rigid
48. As graceful as a swan
Meaning: Elegant in movement
In a Sentence: She was as graceful as a swan on the dance floor.
Other Ways to Say: Poised, flowing
49. Like a wolf
Meaning: Intense and predatory
In a Sentence: He looked at her like a wolf.
Other Ways to Say: Fierce, bold
50. As innocent as a lamb
Meaning: Pure and harmless in appearance
In a Sentence: She looked as innocent as a lamb in that white dress.
Other Ways to Say: Gentle, naive
