insincere or phony; putting on a fake show of sympathy or emotion

talented or like-minded people sympathize with and appreciate one another; to feel an affinity for someone based on shared intellect or experience

(idiom) to act in an affected or hypocritical manner; to pretend to be someone one is not, such as by feigning kindness or sincerity

(idiom) People of similar talent, character, or circumstances respect and sympathize with one another; used to describe mutual admiration between capable people.