Still Similes
4 classic and creative similes for Still - vivid comparisons you can use in writing, essays, and conversation. Browse the full list.
- Quiet as a library where everyone knows each other
- As still as death
- As still as a log
- As still as a statue
Frequently asked
What does "as still as" mean?
"As still as" is a simile - a comparison using "as" to make a quality vivid. When something is "as still as" something else, the speaker is using the second thing as a familiar example of stillness, so the reader can picture the quality instead of just reading the word.
How many "as still as" similes are there?
SimileStack lists 4 similes for Still. Common ones include "As still as a log" and "As still as a statue". The full list is on this page.
When should I use a "still" simile in writing?
Use a "still" simile when you want the reader to feel stillness 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.