List of Animal Similes

Using animal similes can add great color to the English language. Speakers and writers used them to highlight details or features an idea, it is a brilliant way to add character to the description.

When using animal similes we have to remember that some animal similes can add an insult and some can add an uplifting character. It is a very powerful descriptive tools that writers, poets, orator and even you can use in your writing.

Here are some examples of animal similes.

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As angry as a hornet
As bald as a coot
As blind as a bat
As brave as a lion
As busy as a bee
As crazy as a loon

As dead as the dodo
As drunk as a skunk
As eager as a beaver
As free as a bird
As graceful as a gazelle

As gentle as a lamb
As happy as a lark
As hairy as a gorilla
As hungry as a horse

As gentle as a lamb
As lame as a duck
As meek as a lamb
As naked as a jaybird

As poor as a church mouse
As proud as a peacock
As sly as a fox
As tall as a giraffe
As timid as a rabbit

As weak as a kitten
As wise as an owl
As strong as a bull

As quiet as a mouse
As sick as a dog
As slippery as an eel

As slow as a snail
As strong as an ox
As stubborn as a mule

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