as in open
willing to consider new or different ideas
needed a partner who was receptive to new ways of managing the business
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of receptive
While Europeans and Americans often pigeonhole Sauternes, Victor Petiot, restaurant director of Caprice at the Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, believes that in China and Hong Kong diners are receptive to sweet wines with savory dishes when they are presented properly.
—
Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
21 June 2026
Clark seized on a more gentle course — slightly calmer and still soft with receptive greens — by pulling away late to reach six-under-par through 16 holes.
—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
According to Vali Nasr, the Paydari faction has found a receptive audience among poorer, religiously conservative Iranians who have felt the war most acutely.
—
Leila Gharagozlou,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Being receptive, easy to work with, and professional really matter to me.
—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for receptive
Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
21 June 2026
Clark seized on a more gentle course — slightly calmer and still soft with receptive greens — by pulling away late to reach six-under-par through 16 holes.
—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
According to Vali Nasr, the Paydari faction has found a receptive audience among poorer, religiously conservative Iranians who have felt the war most acutely.
—
Leila Gharagozlou,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Being receptive, easy to work with, and professional really matter to me.
—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for receptive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for receptive
open
Adjective
-
The rebound was briefly loose in the box, but nobody from Portugal could get to the ball while the net was open.
-
Never leave children, elderly adults or pets in a parked car or truck, even for a few minutes, even if the windows are open, public safety agencies warn.
Cite this Entry
“Receptive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receptive. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
