High Similes
5 classic and creative similes for High - vivid comparisons you can use in writing, essays, and conversation. Browse the full list.
- As high as the sky
- As high as a kite
- As high as a heaven
- As high as the stars
- As huge as high Olympus
Frequently asked
What does "as high as" mean?
"As high as" is a simile - a comparison using "as" to make a quality vivid. When something is "as high as" something else, the speaker is using the second thing as a familiar example of highness, so the reader can picture the quality instead of just reading the word.
How many "as high as" similes are there?
SimileStack lists 5 similes for High. Common ones include "As high as a heaven" and "As high as a kite". The full list is on this page.
When should I use a "high" simile in writing?
Use a "high" simile when you want the reader to feel highness 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.