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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StarHub’s management has repeatedly said it is receptive to mergers and acquisitions, supported by its strong coffers, they note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Xi raised it as the first item on his agenda, right after the festive red-carpet welcome, which he must have known would put Trump in a receptive mood.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

But other fans are more receptive to the idea.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

But if eBay's management is not receptive to his offer, Cohen told the Journal he will not hesitate to approach shareholders.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

“As a general rule,” he said, “men are in a more receptive mood for pointers when working with familiar teammates.”

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown

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