Silent Similes
5 classic and creative similes for Silent - vivid comparisons you can use in writing, essays, and conversation. Browse the full list.
- Quiet as a library where everyone knows each other
- As silent as a feather in the wind
- As silent as the grave
- As silent as the dead
- As silent as a stone
Frequently asked
What does "as silent as" mean?
"As silent as" is a simile - a comparison using "as" to make a quality vivid. When something is "as silent as" something else, the speaker is using the second thing as a familiar example of silentness, so the reader can picture the quality instead of just reading the word.
How many "as silent as" similes are there?
SimileStack lists 5 similes for Silent. Common ones include "As silent as a feather in the wind" and "As silent as a stone". The full list is on this page.
When should I use a "silent" simile in writing?
Use a "silent" simile when you want the reader to feel silentness 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.