10 Examples of Similes
5. As Cute as a Kitten
There’s nothing that is cuter than a kitten. The little bundles of fur are just delightful to look at and only get cuter when they try to play, often tripping over themselves in the process. If somebody was to say another person is as cute as a kitten, you can be quite sure that they are being complimentary.
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The term is most often used as a compliment for young children, especially girls. It can sometimes be used to describe adults, but it might sometimes come over as ill-placed. Regardless, it is nearly always well-meaning, so there is rarely any need to feel offended by it.
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