Awkward Similes
5 classic and creative similes for Awkward - vivid comparisons you can use in writing, essays, and conversation. Browse the full list.
- Quiet as a library where everyone knows each other
- Tense as a silence after a bad joke
- Awkward as a first date in an IKEA
- Cheesy as a dad joke at a funeral
- As awkward as a cow on ice
Frequently asked
What does "as awkward as" mean?
"As awkward as" is a simile - a comparison using "as" to make a quality vivid. When something is "as awkward as" something else, the speaker is using the second thing as a familiar example of awkwardness, so the reader can picture the quality instead of just reading the word.
How many "as awkward as" similes are there?
SimileStack lists 5 similes for Awkward. Common ones include "As awkward as a cow on ice" and "Awkward as a first date in an IKEA". The full list is on this page.
When should I use a "awkward" simile in writing?
Use a "awkward" simile when you want the reader to feel awkwardness rather than just register the adjective. They work especially well in description, character work, and dialogue, where one well-chosen comparison can do the work of a whole paragraph.