mutual admiration

Shared high regard

Mutual admiration describes reciprocal esteem between two people or groups, each impressed by the other's qualities or achievements.

Often appears in mutual admiration society, a mildly dismissive phrase for people who constantly praise each other: The two authors formed a mutual admiration society, blurbing each other's books.

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two-way street · teamwork · idealization · bromance · kindred spirits · rapport · camaraderie · trust · gratitude · fan club · validation · ego boost · moral support · echo chamber · circle jerk · mentorship · empathy · recognition

Opposites
reciprocity of feeling

mutual admirationhero worship

Uncritical devotion to someone

idolization · fawning · sycophancy · idol worship · puppy love

valence of mutual regard

mutual admirationmutual distrust

Shared lack of faith

bad blood · feud · vendetta · bitter rivalry

sincerity of regard

mutual admirationlogrolling

Trading political support mutually

Family

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G