Expressive
Expressive adjective - Clearly conveying a special meaning (as one's mood).
Sensitive and expressive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sensitive" instead an adjective "Expressive".
Sensitive
Sensitive adjective - Able to sense slight impressions or differences.
Expressive and sensitive are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Expressive" instead an adjective "Sensitive".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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His hands are very sensitive and expressive, and though his gestures are broad, they should reflect the gentleman.
Source: Western Animation / Goofy -
Mawaru-Penguindrum: Shouma is the polite, expressive, Househusband-in-training sensitive guy to Kanba's blunt, stoic, playboy manly man.
Source: Sensitive Guy and Manly Man - Clara's big and expressive brown eyes are an actual running gag during her tenure, and go together rather well with her short height and anxious, but sensitive and kind personality.
Source: Moe / Live-Action TV
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