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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

He tried to find a receptive audience for the name.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

What’s Next: It isn’t clear how receptive the government officials were to Ackman’s plan.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

Studies show younger children are particularly receptive to messages from figures of authority.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

If anyone had a responsible solution to this problem, Jackson claimed to be receptive.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis