A Mutual Admiration Society

Pronunciation: /ə ˈmjuːtʃuəl ˌædməˈreɪʃən ˈsaɪəti/

Definitions of a mutual admiration society

noun A mutual admiration society - a group of people who admire each other and often exchange compliments or praise

Example Sentences

A1 They formed a mutual admiration society where they constantly praised each other.

A2 The two best friends had a mutual admiration society, always looking up to each other.

B1 The actors were part of a mutual admiration society, always complimenting each other's performances.

B2 The authors were in a mutual admiration society, admiring each other's writing styles.

C1 The scientists belonged to a mutual admiration society, respecting each other's research and contributions.

C2 The artists were part of a mutual admiration society, appreciating each other's creativity and talent.

article A - used before a singular noun to indicate that the noun is generic or nonspecific

Example Sentences

A1 They are in a mutual admiration society, always complimenting each other.

A2 The two friends formed a mutual admiration society, constantly praising each other's talents.

B1 The book club members were like a mutual admiration society, sharing their love for literature.

B2 The colleagues had a mutual admiration society, acknowledging each other's hard work and dedication.

C1 The artists were part of a mutual admiration society, respecting each other's unique styles and creativity.

C2 The renowned actors belonged to a mutual admiration society, admiring each other's performances on stage.

Examples of a mutual admiration society in a Sentence

formal The two professors were often seen engaging in discussions, forming a mutual admiration society for each other's work.

informal Those two are always complimenting each other, it's like they have their own little mutual admiration society.

slang They're like two peas in a pod, always gushing over each other's accomplishments in their own little admiration club.

figurative Their relationship is like a mutual admiration society, constantly boosting each other's egos and supporting each other's endeavors.

Grammatical Forms of a mutual admiration society

• past tense: admired
• plural: mutual admiration societies
• comparative: more mutual admiration society
• superlative: most mutual admiration society
• present tense: admires
• future tense: will admire
• perfect tense: have admired
• continuous tense: is admiring
• singular: a mutual admiration society
• positive degree: mutual admiration society
• infinitive: to admire
• gerund: admiring
• participle: admiring

Origin and Evolution of a mutual admiration society

First Known Use: 1902 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'a mutual admiration society' originated as a humorous way to describe a group of people who constantly praise and admire each other, often to excess.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a lighthearted or ironic manner, the term has evolved to also convey a sense of insincerity or superficiality in relationships where excessive admiration is exchanged.