Welcome Similes
5 classic and creative similes for Welcome - vivid comparisons you can use in writing, essays, and conversation. Browse the full list.
- As welcome as a bacon sandwich at a bar Mitzvah
- As welcome as the flowers in May
- As welcome as dew on parched flowers
- As welcome as a rainstorm in hell
- As welcome as a star
Frequently asked
What does "as welcome as" mean?
"As welcome as" is a simile - a comparison using "as" to make a quality vivid. When something is "as welcome as" something else, the speaker is using the second thing as a familiar example of welcomeness, so the reader can picture the quality instead of just reading the word.
How many "as welcome as" similes are there?
SimileStack lists 5 similes for Welcome. Common ones include "As welcome as a bacon sandwich at a bar Mitzvah" and "As welcome as a rainstorm in hell". The full list is on this page.
When should I use a "welcome" simile in writing?
Use a "welcome" simile when you want the reader to feel welcomeness 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.