Tired Similes
11 classic and creative similes for Tired - vivid comparisons you can use in writing, essays, and conversation. Browse the full list.
- Fatigued as a night-shift nurse
- Dog-tired as a shepherd after a long drive
- Done in as a farmhand at harvest time
- Shattered as a windscreen after a stone strike
- Wiped out as a surfer after a long session
- Drained as a phone battery at the end of the day
- Worn out as an old pair of slippers
- Knackered as a marathon runner at mile twenty-six
- Exhausted as a new parent at 4 a.m.
- Tired as a teacher on Friday afternoon
- As tired as tombstones
Frequently asked
What does "as tired as" mean?
"As tired as" is a simile - a comparison using "as" to make a quality vivid. When something is "as tired as" something else, the speaker is using the second thing as a familiar example of tiredness, so the reader can picture the quality instead of just reading the word.
How many "as tired as" similes are there?
SimileStack lists 11 similes for Tired. Common ones include "As tired as tombstones" and "Dog-tired as a shepherd after a long drive". The full list is on this page.
When should I use a "tired" simile in writing?
Use a "tired" simile when you want the reader to feel tiredness 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.