50 Examples of Personification

1. Justice is blind and, at times, deaf.

2. Money is the only friend that I can count on.
3. The cactus saluted any visitor brave enough to travel the scorched land.
4. Jan ate the hotdog despite the arguments it posed to her digestive system.
5. The world does not care to hear your sad stories.
6. After freedoms sweet kiss, she could never return to the doldrums of the factory.
7. Peggy heard the last piece of cheesecake in the refrigerator calling her name.
8. The sorry engine wheezed its death cough.
9. Drugs dragged him into this place and they wouldnt let him leave alive.
10. The buses can be impatient around here.
11. These casinos are always hungry enough to eat your dinner.
12. He sang a lonely song to the moonlight.
13. The candle flame danced in the dark.
14. Thunder grumbled and raindrops reported for duty.
15. The moon turned over to face the day.
16. As fall turned to winter, the trees found themselves wearing white.
17. The brown grass was begging for water.
18. Our society needs strong leaders.
19. One unhappy icicle wasted away in the day.
20. The sunflowers nodded in the wind.
21. Most pianos have pretty good manners but Stephan can make them sound rude.
22. The traffic noises argued long into the night and finally Cal went to sleep.
23. The angry storm pounded the tin shelter.
24. A school of rainbow trout swam across the mouth of the river.
25. The silence crept into the classroom.
26. Father Time can always catch up to you, no matter how fast you run.
27. This city never sleeps.
28. The sun stretched its golden arms across the plains.
29. My heart has been skipping around in my chest since I saw her.
30. The child of morning, rosy fingered dawn, appeared.
31. Any trust I had for him walked right out the door.
32. And with those four words her happiness died.
33. The cigarettes stole his health and spent it on phlegm.
34. Kiss your integrity goodbye.
35. The trees dropped their leaves and rested.
36. I overheard the streets talking about you.
37. Winters icy grip squeezed his rib cage.
38. The business world would chew you up and spit you out.
39. The clouds pushed each other around in the sky.
40. He had little to live for now that his dreams were dead.
41. The smell of smoke tattled on the delinquent.
42. The wind whispered the rumors of the forest.
43. The jittery hands of corruption orchestrated the affairs at city hall.
44. Still waters shivered in the wind.
45. Those greedy weeds have starved the petunias.
46. A case of cupcakes can be quite charming to an empty stomach.
47. December light is brief and uncharitable.
48. This morning had friendly greetings for peaceful sleepers.
49. The party died as soon as she left.
50. Light had conquered darkness.







































Examples Of Personification
Every morning my alarm clock springs to life; I hate it when that happens.
Time has this annoying habit of creeping up on you.
The wind howled and howled, its objection was in the air.
The peaceful and fun loving town close to the coast was swallowed by an angry tsunami.
The gutsy blizzard took on the challenge posed by a few tall buildings. Fortunately, the
buildings won.
The picture in that magazine shouted for attention.
With a lot of anger, the lighting lashed out from the skies.
Everyone found it extremely funny when the television sprang to life with the touch of a
button.
My bed groaned in pain because it had to bear the weight of my fat and excessively tired
uncle. This probably was something that it wasn't prepared for.
Have you noticed how ever so often the sun plays hide and seek with the clouds? I love it
when that happens, especially when it looks like the sun is doing a good job at hiding.
When I woke up this morning and looked out of the window, it was the sun who was so
willing to greet me.
Art is a jealous mistress. Money is a bad master.
When opportunity knocks on the door, make good use of what comes your way or you
may live to regret it.
Its funny when I think about it, the camera loves me, but my computer hates me.
"Oreo: Milk's favorite cookie." - Tagline for Oreo cookies
The tree branch moaned as my very fat friend swung from it, obviously unaware of the
agony he was the root cause for.
If you think that you can take life easy for a while, it might surprise you when you find
out that time marches to the beat of its own drum.
A well-timed shot from his bat and the ball screamed all the way into the outfield.
When I know I need a holiday or a break from work, it's as good as hearing Goa calling
out my name.
The other day, when I was at the car showroom, a very flashy car beckoned me from
across the showroom.
I couldn't believe what I heard the other day; the news really took me by surprise.
My life came screeching to a halt.
It was a pity that the storm attacked the town with great rage.
It seemed like the window panes were talking to each other as the wind blew right
through them.
As I made my way to my car, for a second, it seemed like as if my car was mischievously
smiling at me.
The butterflies in the grassy meadow seemed to two-step with one another; it was quite a
sight and a pleasant one at that.
When the tide rises a little too high, it always looks like the waves are trying to kiss the
skies.
When you are in the presence of good company, it does not take much or too long to
realize that time flies fast.
It is definitely going to rain, because from what I hear, it seems like the thunder is
grumbling like an old man.
All of a sudden, the radio stopped singing and started to stare at me. It was hard to
believe.
As soon as I entered his house, I noticed that it was lazy and unkempt. It was not the kind
of house in which I would have liked to spend my Sunday afternoon.
From the roof of my house, I observed that snow had wrapped a white blanket over my
city.
Careful when you talk; around here, even the walls have ears.
"The only monster here is the gambling monster that has enslaved your mother! I call him
Gambler, and it's time to snatch your mother from his neon claws!" - Homer Simpson,
The Simpsons
One look at the scene and it was easy to infer that it looked like the river had swallowed
the earth. The water looked like it was rising higher and higher only to make a pact with
the clouds.

















Examples of Personification in Simple Sentences

1. My stomach was punishing me for not eating on time.
Here, the stomach is given the human ability to punish.

2. His shoes told a different story. They had certainly traveled more than he said they had.
Here, the shoes are given the human ability to speak and to travel.

3. The rain was angry; you could tell just by listening to it from indoors.
Here, the rain is given the human trait of being angry.

4. It's the cigarette's job to tempt and lure.
Here, the cigarette is given the human ability to tempt and lure.

5. His paintings, each of them, spoke to anyone who happened to look at them.
Here, painting are given the human ability to speak.

6. Every single day in office, boredom continuously stares at me.
Here, boredom is given the human trait of staring.

7. For days on end, her thoughts about him entertained her.
Here, thoughts are given the human ability to entertain.

8. The watch kept warning them about the time left for the race to end.
Here, the watch is given a human trait of warning.

9. The blanket had stretched itself to the ends of the huge bed.
Here, the blanket is given the human ability to stretch.

10. It's like the clothes were speaking to me, all of them, all at once.
Here, clothes are given the human ability to speak.

11. The waves ran towards the shore with furious pace.

12. The leaves danced their way through the lawn.

13. Every morning, the Sun glanced at them with love.

14. A gentle wind caressed her cheeks as she lay on the soft grass.

15. Several dew drops decorated the otherwise plain window.

16. Poverty stared at him from every corner of the shattered town.

17. The wires entangled themselves every day and then I spent the night disentangling them.

18. All the trees danced as sunlight made an appearance after days of thunder.

19. Her jewelry clearly spoke about her wealth.

20. The road twisted and turned continuously for 100 miles.

21. The slices of bread jumped out of the toaster suddenly, scaring me.

22. The jacket hugged him so tight, he couldn't breathe.

23. The wind whistled throughout the day.

24. Anyone who has seen my photographs will know that the camera loves me.

25. One look at the garden and you could tell that the plants were begging for water.
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50 Ways to Use Personification
1. The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky.
2. The run down house appeared depressed.
3. The first rays of morning tiptoed through the meadow.
4. She did not realize that opportunity was knocking at her door.
5. He did not realize that his last chance was walking out the door.
6. The bees played hide and seek with the flowers as they buzzed from one to another.
7. The wind howled its mighty objection.
8. The snow swaddled the earth like a mother would her infant child.
9. The river swallowed the earth as the water continued to rise higher and higher.
10. Time flew and before we knew it, it was time for me to go home.
11. The ocean waves lashed out at the boat and the storm continued to brew.
12. My computer throws a fit every time I try to use it.
13. The thunder grumbled like an old man.
14. The flowers waltzed in the gentle breeze.
15. Her life passed her by.
16. The sun glared down at me from the sky.
17. The moon winked at me through the clouds above.
18. The wind sang through the meadow.
19. The car was suffering and was in need of some TLC.
20. At precisely 6:30 am my alarm clock sprang to life.
21. The window panes were talking as the wind blew through them.
22. The ocean danced in the moonlight.
23. The words appeared to leap off of the paper as she read the story.
24. The phone awakened with a mighty ring.
25. The funeral raced by me in a blur.
26. While making my way to my car, it appeared to smile at me mischievously.
27. The car, painted lime green, raced by screaming for attention.
28. The butterflies in the meadow seemed to two-step with one another.
29. The waffle jumped up out of the toaster.
30. The popcorn leapt out of the bowl.
31. When the DVD went on sale, it flew off the shelves.
32. I tripped because the curb jumped out in front of me.
33. Time creeps up on you.
34. The news took me by surprise.
35. The fire ran wild.
36. The thunder clapped angrily in the distance.
37. The tornado ran through town without a care.
38. The door protested as it opened slowly.
39. The evil tree was lurking in the shadows.
40. The tree branch moaned as I swung from it.
41. Time marches to the beat of its own drum.
42. The storm attacked the town with great rage.
43. My life came screeching to a halt.
44. The baseball screamed all the way into the outfield.
45. The blizzard swallowed the town.
46. The tsunami raced towards the coastline.
47. The avalanche devoured everything in its path.
48. The pistol glared at me from its holster.
49. The car beckoned me from across the showroom.
50. I could hear Hawaii calling my name.

















Common Synonyms List A - I

Common Words Synonyms List
about
also
amazing
awesome
awful
bad
beautiful
begin
big
boring
but
change
choose
cool
definitely
easy
excellent
exciting
fast
finish
fun
funny
get
give
good
got
great
guy
happy
hard
help
hurt
important
interesting

approximately, nearly, close to, almost, approaching
moreover, besides, as well as, in addition to, too
astonishing, startling, stunning, dazzling, remarkable
impressive, fabulous, astonishing, outstanding
dreadful, alarming, frightful, terrible, horrid, shocking
offensive, repulsive, corrupt, wicked, defective
attractive, appealing, alluring, gorgeous, handsome
commence, initiate, introduce, launch, originate
huge, immense, massive, enormous
tedious, tiresome, commonplace, monotonous
yet, still, nevertheless, though, however, moreover
alter, transform, vary, diversify
select, elect, nominate, identify, prefer
rad, killer, wonderful, marvelous, fantastic, awesome
unquestionably, precisely, positively, clearly
effortless, natural, comfortable, relaxed
superior, unsurpassed, superb, magnificent
thrilling, stirring, rousing, chilling
swift, quick, fleet, hasty, instant
complete, conclude, achieve, deplete, consume
pleasant, pleasurable, amusing, entertaining, jolly
comical, amusing, entertaining, bizarre, laughable
obtain, receive, acquire, achieve
donate, supply, deliver, distribute
satisfactory, fine, competent
received, obtained, attained, succeded in
tremendous, remarkable, superior, expert, wonderful
man, dude, person, fellow, boy
pleased, joyous, elated, jubilant, cheerful, delighted
complex, complicated, difficult, rigorous, harsh
assist, aid, support, serve, sustain
injure, impair, harm, damage, wound
significant, substantial, meaningful, critical, vital
absorbing, fascinating, thought-provoking, appealing, entertaining





Common
Words
List of Synonyms
job
keep
kid
kind
know
like (adj)
like (verb)
lots
mad
make
new
next
nice

old
part
perfect
pleasant
prove
quick
really
regular
scared
see
small
so
sometimes
take
terrific
then

think
try
use
very

want
task, work, undertaking, vocation, duty, assignment
retain, control, possess
child, boy, girl, youngster, youth, tyke, tot
type, variety, sort, form
comprehend, understand, realize, perceive, discern
similar, equivalent, such as, similar to, similarly
enjoy, relish, appreciate
numerous, heaps, many, scores, innumerable
angry, frustrated, furious, incensed, enraged
build, construct, produce, assemble, manufacture
recent, modern, current, novel
subsequently, thereafter, successively
pleasant, satisfying, gracious, charming, fascinating, delightful,
pleasurable, pleasing, friendly
mature, experienced, used, worn, former, previous
section, portion, segment, detail, element, component
flawless, faultless, ideal, whole, entire, intact
agreeable, gratifying, refreshing, welcome
demonstrate, confirm, validate, verify, corroborate
brisk, prompt, responsive, rapid, hasty
truly, genuinely, extremely, undeniably, inarguably
standard, routine, customary, habitual
afraid, fearful, terrified, frightened
regard, behold, witness, gaze, realize, notice
diminutive, minor, insignificant, slight, trivial
thus, accordingly, therefore
occasionally, intermittently, sporadically, periodically
grasp, capture, choose, select, tolerate, endure
extraordinary, magnificent, marvelous
first, second, next, later, finally, afterward, meanwhile, soon
conceive, imagine, ponder, reflect, contemplate
attempt, endeavor, venture, test
employ, operate, utilize
deeply, extremely, exceedingly, unusually, incredibly
intensely, truly, fully, especially, shockingly, bitterly
immeasurably, infinitely, severely, surely, chiefly
desire, crave, yearn, long, wish

Synonyms For Said - Reporting

added
advised
called
complained
congratulated
continued
stated
announced
asserted
commented
declared
informed
lied
observed
offered
mentioned
protested
quoted
recalled
related
reminded
remarked
remembered
repeated
replied
reported
reassured
revealed
taunted
teased
tempted
to enhance an argument
to warn, to offer help
to capture attention by increased volume
to express dislike or disagreement
to give wishes; to acknowledge an action or deed
to further or add to an earlier point
to say or paraphrase from official documents
to declare formally and or publicly
to state positively but having no proof
to explain, interpret, or criticize - to make a remark
to make known clearly and openly
to give information, to make known; declare
to not speak truthfully
to mention casually
to suggest; to state
to state briefly; to bring up in conversation
to formally or openly disagree
to repeat words of others; to cite a source
to remember or bring up
to make connection; to say allegorically
to remember; to mention so as not to forget
to make a brief, casual statement of an opinion
to recall
to say again; to restate
to answer; to say in response
to give a formal statement; to give an account of
to give additional comfort, support, or evidence
to make known; to publish
to cruelly tease in a mocking or insulting manner
to annoy or pester; vex
to cause to consider (usually) something bad

Synonyms For Said - Explaining

addressed
answered
asserted
assured
broke in
cautioned
to speak directly to sme, respond or answer
to respond to a question
to add or offer additional information
to soothe, comfort, calm
to interrupt, supplying additional information
to warn or advise; strongly suggest
claimed
concluded
confided
described
explained
finished
quipped
implied
noted
promised
puzzled
reckoned
rejoined
replied
responded
retorted
returned
speculated
surmised
to assert or maintain; to state as fact
to finish or draw to a close; to understand
to let in on a secret; to disclose
to give additional information
to make or offer an explanation
to conclude or complete
to say ironically or unemotionally
to suggest, hint, or say without saying
to make mention; to acknowledge
to give word or make a vow
to say with doubt or ambiguity
to add or submit; to figure or believe
to answer an objection
to answer a question or comment
to reply or answer a question or comment
to reply to criticism in a sharp, witty way
to answer an objection; to reply to a criticism or charge
to guess using information available
to conclude or deduce


Synonyms For Said - Arguing

accused
agreed
argued
commanded
contended
convinced
countered
chided
disagreed
emphasized
exclaimed
interjected
interrupted
maintained
objected
pleaded
proclaimed
proposed
reasoned
to charge, slander
to concur, to be in harmony
defend position, disagree or dispute
lead; overwhelm opposition
to argue, dispute, disagree
persuaded; remove all doubt, win over
to dispute, question
to scold mildly; to goad into action
to be at odds; to not agree
to stress
to speak suddenly, loudly with surprise
to add or assert; to interrupt
to cut off or disrupt; to interject out of turn
to assert, to support by argument, to affirm
to disagree; be in oppostion to
to implore or beg; to speak desperately
to announce officially; support publicly
to set forth a design or plan
to state calmly and with logic
sassed
screamed
threatened
warned
yelled
to speak back to authority figure; rebel
to use high pitch loud voice
to say in menacing manner
to make aware in advance of harm, danger, or evil
to shout or use loud voice; scream

Synonyms For Said - Suggesting

chimed in
coaxed
dared
hinted
implied
insinuated
intimated
pondered
suggested
urged
to add (usually) unwanted advice
to convince against someone's will; change mind
challenge, question
implies suggestion
similar to suggest - indicates a definite idea
to convey sth unpleasant in a sly, sneaky way
to say without saying, stresses delicacy of situation
to consider; to weigh all options
to propose as a possibility, to imply
To entreat earnestly and often repeatedly; exhort

Synonyms For Said - Questioning

asked
begged
blurted
bugged
demanded
guessed
hypothesized
implored
inquired
insisted
pleaded
questioned
requested
wondered
worried
to question or solicit
to ask in a humble manner earnestly
to interrupt or interject, to ask all together
to ask repetitively; difficult or unwanted questions
to ask for urgently and boldly
to infer; to ask without evidence
to guess, infer
to ask with fervor, implying desperation or distress
to ask, seek information
to demand strongly, to declare firmly
to answer a legal charge, to lovingly implore
to ask, doubt, or dispute
to ask (sometimes) formally
to say with puzzlement or doubt
to cause to feel anxious, distressed, or troubled

Said Synonyms - Acknowledging

acknowledged
admitted
affirmed
alleged
approved
avowed
boasted
bragged
conceded
confessed
corrected
denied
disclosed
divulged
fretted
greeted
imitated
jested
marveled
nodded
praised
revealed
uttered
volunteered
reluctant disclosure of something perhaps a secret
reluctance to disclose or concede facts
implies deep conviction, little chance of contradiction
to assert or declare, especially without proof
to consent or agree
boldly declaring, often in the face of opposition
to take pride in, brag or overstate
to boast or overstate; be prideful
similar to acknowledge and admit
an admission of a weakness, failure, omission, or guilt
to instruct more correctly; remove misconception
not accepted; unused, refused
to reveal something previously concealed
to reveal sth that should have remained secret
to needlessly worry about small details
to acknowledge presence; salute, salutation
to copy, mimic or simulate
to make fun of, tease
to speak with wonderment or amazement
to move head up and down in agreement
to speak of with honor; to speak highly of someone
to make known that which had been secret or hidden
to articulate; pronounce or speak
to give or offer to give voluntarily

Synonyms For Said - Tone

barked
bawled
beamed
bellowed
bleated
boomed
cackled
chattered
cheered
choked
clucked
cried
croaked
crowed
declaimed
to speak sharply or loudly; shout
to cry loudly
to glow, shine, radiate
to roar, to cry out in anger or fear
to repeat same sound (cry) again and again
to speak with loud, deep, voice; a thunderous sound
to laugh cynically - implies sinister intent; sneer
to speak noisily about something unimportant; small talk
to yell loudly; to give a shout
to speak with great difficulty due to emotion
noise made using tongue against bottom of mouth
to call for help, to shout, to weep, to sob
to make a sound like a frog; hoarse voice
to speak in a self satisfied way; to boast
to speak in a pompous way
drawled
groaned
grumbled
grunted
jeered
joked
laughed
mimicked
mumbled
murmured
muttered
nagged
ordered
ranted
roared
scolded
shouted
shrieked
smiled
smirked
snapped
snarled
sneered
squeaked
wailed
whispered
to speak in a way that prolongs the vowels
to make noise in chest or throat
to speak under one's breath; to show disapproval
to make unintelligible low sounds
to speak or shout derisively; to mock
to make a joke or speak in funny manner
to say in fun, joking manner
to say by copying another; to make fun of by imitating
to utter inarticulate or almost inaudible sounds
to speak in a low, indistinct voice
to speak in a low, indistinct voice; inarticulate
to badger; to continually remind
to speak demandingly, with authority
to make short, angry monologue or speech
to utter a loud, deep sound; animalistic
to find fault; speak angrily
to make a loud cry or call
to make a loud, piercing cry or sound
to say good naturedly, kindly; in a kind manner
to say with contempt
to say suddenly and angrily
to say with a hateful rage
to say in scornful manner
to say with tiny high pitched voice
to express grief or pain through long, loud cries
to speak softly to avoid being overheard

Synonyms For Said - Sounds & Misc.

babbled
bubbled
chatted
chortled
chorused
chuckled
coughed
decided
echoed
gasped
giggled
growled
gulped
gurgled
to speak incoherently; gibberish, like baby talk
to speak lively and expressively; with joy
to speak informally as to a friend
to chuckle gleefully; short laugh of joy
to speak simultaneously, together
short, soft laugh; usually to one's self
short, strong expulsion of air from lungs
finished, set
repeated sound
heavy breath after scare or physical exertion
short, high-pitched laugh from fear or nervousness
rough, threatening manner
to speak taking in large amounts of air as if drinking
to speak with fluid in the throat
hissed
hollered
lisped
panted
piped
quavered
shrilled
sighed
snickered
sniffed
snorted
sobbed
sputtered
stammered
stuttered
vowed
wept
whimpered
whine
to speak in evil threatening manner
to shout usually to someone at a distance
to speak unclearly substituting sounds especially 'th'
to speak as if out of breath
to speak suddenly and loudly
to speak emotionally with faltering voice
high pitched shriek
to speak with difficulty as if bored
to say derisively with a laugh
to say as if about to cry
to say with contempt and a short burst of breath
to cry uncontrollably
to speak with difficulty perhaps from impediment
repeating words and sounds while missing others
to repeat certain sounds multiple times
to promise solemnly; pledge
to cry softly, quietly
to cry or sob with soft intermittent sounds; whine
to complain or protest in a childish fashion













Anonymous:
Places

- Gave way to a soaring, majestic network of thick-set vines, high archway and domed ceilings.

- Streaks of gay sunlight darted through the open window.

- It was a palatial home, with high, cool rooms, floors of stone and marble, and elaborately carved furniture with rich
upholstery.

People

- A smart gentleman dresses in a flowing brown cloak and a brown bejewelled hat.

- Her hair was tied into a neat and precise bun that not a single strand of hair was out of place.

- He was a fine figure of a man, with very yellow hair and narrow, haughty eyes.

- They were dressed in dazzling white robes with gold embroidery.

Feelings

- There was a song in every heart, cheerfulness in every face and a spring in every step.

- Exhilaration bubbled up inside her like soda water.

- Her heart thumped wildly when the audience exploded with loud cheers and claps. She grinned happily under the
glory of the spotlight.

- Disbelieve was written all over their horrified faces.

- His face evidenced the struggle between shame and defiance in his heart.

- He looked straight ahead , white-faced, tight-lipped, his expression a mask of suppressed rage.