RECEPTIVE Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

receptive

adjective

ri-ˈsep-tiv

Definition of receptive next

as in open

willing to consider new or different ideas needed a partner who was receptive to new ways of managing the business

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Recent Examples of receptive People were super receptive to it. —

Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 June 2026 The condominium board has not been receptive to eliminating the cable service. —

Howard Dakoff, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026 Saeta’s statement backs that up but the Haiti federation’s response, made to The Athletic on Wednesday, isn’t quite as receptive to the idea that everyone agreed a change should be made. —

Nick Miller, New York Times, 12 June 2026 At the town hall, Smith shared that the Woolley family is receptive to bringing back a market to the plaza location. —

Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for receptive

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open

Adjective

Each open practice will offer autograph sessions for children, games, concession stands, photo opportunities, and more.

— Adam Thompson, CBS News, 18 June 2026
The new trains have open gangways, allowing riders and police to walk from one end to the other, and have microphones strategically located to alert officials to loud noises that may indicate a need for security intervention.

— Sara Gregory, AJC.com, 18 June 2026