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 Rough road for solar in Ohio A mixture of a state law passed in 2021 that favors local opposition over renewable energy development and a receptive regulatory panel on the OPSB has repeatedly stymied renewable developers in Ohio. —

CBS News, 31 May 2026 In other words, the holiday mindset itself appears to make people more receptive to learning. —

Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026 The holiday mindset itself makes people more receptive to learning. —

Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026 Being receptive to guidance is essential. —

Angelo Chavez, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for receptive

Recent Examples of Synonyms for receptive

open

Adjective

Mike Sanchez, a spokesman for Los Angeles County's Registrar-Recorder office, said ballot processing in the county is open to public observation.

— Terry Collins, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Bain’s answer is a mix of models whose capabilities (and price) matches the task — a bet also made by Perplexity and several open source model makers.

— Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 10 June 2026