Loud Similes
5 classic and creative similes for Loud - vivid comparisons you can use in writing, essays, and conversation. Browse the full list.
- Loud as autocorrect getting it wrong
- Loud as a fart in a library
- Loud as a cow pissing on a flat rock
- As loud as thunder
- As loud as horn
Frequently asked
What does "as loud as" mean?
"As loud as" is a simile - a comparison using "as" to make a quality vivid. When something is "as loud as" something else, the speaker is using the second thing as a familiar example of loudness, so the reader can picture the quality instead of just reading the word.
How many "as loud as" similes are there?
SimileStack lists 5 similes for Loud. Common ones include "As loud as horn" and "As loud as thunder". The full list is on this page.
When should I use a "loud" simile in writing?
Use a "loud" simile when you want the reader to feel loudness 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.