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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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He tried to find a receptive audience for the name.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

It isn’t clear how receptive the government officials who met with Ackman were to the plan.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Nick said when he and other staff members raised some of these concerns with management, they were not receptive to it because they "are not being exposed to this content on a day-to-day basis".

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

So I was grateful for it, and totally receptive.

From "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.