mutual admiration
noun phraseUK /ˈmjuːtʃuəl ˌædməˈreɪʃən/
US /ˈmjuːtʃuəl ˌædməˈreɪʃən/
When two people like and respect each other in the same way.
The two teammates showed mutual admiration after the game.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A situation where two groups praise each other, sometimes more than is deserved.
The club's newsletter was full of mutual admiration between its leaders.
3. A feeling of liking that two people have for each other at the same time.
Their mutual admiration began when they worked on the project together.
4. An arrangement where people praise each other to gain favor.
Critics called the awards a case of mutual admiration among friends.