Light Similes
9 classic and creative similes for Light - vivid comparisons you can use in writing, essays, and conversation. Browse the full list.
- As light as air
- As light as a feather
- As piercing as light
- Out like a light
- As fast as light
- As rapid as lightning
- As sudden as lighting
- As swift as lightning
- As zigzag as lightning
Frequently asked
What does "as light as" mean?
"As light as" is a simile - a comparison using "as" to make a quality vivid. When something is "as light as" something else, the speaker is using the second thing as a familiar example of lightness, so the reader can picture the quality instead of just reading the word.
How many "as light as" similes are there?
SimileStack lists 9 similes for Light. Common ones include "As fast as light" and "As light as a feather". The full list is on this page.
When should I use a "light" simile in writing?
Use a "light" simile when you want the reader to feel lightness 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.