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 Fans were mostly receptive to the request but did ask for at least one behind-the-scenes pic of Belly and Conrad to hold them over until the movie’s out. —

Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 6 May 2026 Who will be the most receptive audience for this sales pitch? —

Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 5 May 2026 If eBay isn’t receptive to the deal, Cohen may take his proposal directly to shareholders. —

Spencer Soper, Bloomberg, 1 May 2026 So far, customers have been receptive to the news. —

Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for receptive

Recent Examples of Synonyms for receptive

open

Adjective

Under the revision, the Recreation Center would stay open 40 hours a week, a reduction from 60 hours.

— Ashley Mackin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
That assessment didn’t mention Taiwan directly, but, in relation to Iran, said both sides had agreed that the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway for oil and natural gas, must remain open.

— Will Weissert, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026