Definitions

receptive

[ri-sep-tiv] / rɪˈsɛp tɪv /

ADJECTIVE

open to new ideas

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amenable approachable friendly hospitable interested open-minded ready responsive sensitive susceptible sympathetic welcoming

STRONG

open

WEAK

acceptant acceptive accessible alert bright favorable influenceable observant open to suggestions perceptive persuadable pushover quick on the uptake recipient suggestible swayable well-disposed

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cold cool insensitive unconcerned unfeeling unfriendly unsociable unsusceptible unwilling

WEAK

unreceptive

Example Sentences

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To Eddings’ surprise, however, Ritchie was receptive, even enthusiastic, as were his supervisors.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Later in March, the Iranian embassy in Spain said Tehran would be receptive to requests from Madrid concerning transit through the Strait of Hormuz because Spain was "committed to international law".

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

He tried to find a receptive audience for the name.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Trump first learned Saturday about the potential for discussions with Iran, and he was receptive, according to a senior administration official.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Laleh said, switching back to Farsi now that she had a receptive audience.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram

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