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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The window for initial public offerings is decidedly open, with a receptive market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 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

He told AFP that VW was eying other Asian countries and South America as places that might be receptive to its China-developed offerings.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Julius Euskadi stood tensely, his face and body receptive, listening but uncommunicative.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

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