Exaggerated, self-indulgent, or meretricious emotion [2, 6].
Authentic, immersive emotion (e.g., truly laughing or crying with a character) [10]. Often Negative sentimentality
: This involves genuine feelings of tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia that mean a lot to an individual . Philosophers like Robert C. Solomon argue that sentimentality is a moral virtue , demonstrating an emotional sensitivity that is necessary for ethical life. Exaggerated, self-indulgent, or meretricious emotion [2, 6]