Definition of receptive
receptively
adverbreceptiveness
nounFrom the M-W Editors
Examples of receptive in a Sentence
I was happy to be speaking before such a receptive audience.
needed a partner who was receptive to new ways of managing the business
Recent Examples of receptive from the Web
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Followers of these bloggers challenging conventional thinking about menses are receptive to the idea of ditching their periods.
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California Senate leader Kevin de León has been more receptive.
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Spieth, O’Hair and Rahm charged up the leader board by shooting at more receptive Sunday greens.
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The FBI seemed were [sic] very receptive to the information presented to them, and follow-up meetings with individuals will be scheduled soon.
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There, the administration’s arguments may get a more receptive hearing.
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The disclosures in this case are about a terrorism investigation led by a foreign ally, and the British government has brought its complaints to a receptive audience.
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According to Merkl, who was introduced to the Momofuku founder through a connection at Thrive Capital, Chang was receptive to the idea of Maple from the start.
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Tucker points out that the European film market is far more receptive to financing what would be considered an obscure art film in the West.
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15th Century
First Known Use of receptive
15th century
RECEPTIVE Defined for English Language Learners
receptive
playDefinition of receptive for English Language Learners
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: willing to listen to or accept ideas, suggestions, etc.
RECEPTIVE Defined for Kids
receptive
playDefinition of receptive for Students
: willing to consider new ideas
Medical Dictionary
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