Nervous Similes
4 classic and creative similes for Nervous - vivid comparisons you can use in writing, essays, and conversation. Browse the full list.
- Tense as a goalkeeper in a penalty shootout
- Nervous as a cat
- Nervous as a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs
- As nervous as a mouse
Frequently asked
What does "as nervous as" mean?
"As nervous as" is a simile - a comparison using "as" to make a quality vivid. When something is "as nervous as" something else, the speaker is using the second thing as a familiar example of nervousness, so the reader can picture the quality instead of just reading the word.
How many "as nervous as" similes are there?
SimileStack lists 4 similes for Nervous. Common ones include "As nervous as a mouse" and "Nervous as a cat". The full list is on this page.
When should I use a "nervous" simile in writing?
Use a "nervous" simile when you want the reader to feel nervousness 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.