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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

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

Viewers are more receptive to marketing messages when they serve a compelling story, according to Jonas Barnes, founder and chief executive officer of production firm Pixie USA, which made “The Golden Pear Affair” for P&G.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

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

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