Synonyms of receptive

receptive

adjective

ri-ˈsep-tiv 

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

• open
• open-minded
• impartial
• broad-minded
• neutral
• tolerant
• unprejudiced
• calm
• nonjudgmental
• unbiased
• easygoing
• objective
• amenable
• compliant
• dispassionate
• susceptible
• detached
• impressionable
• suggestible
• persuadable
• persuasible

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unreceptive
• partial
• partisan
• narrow
• biased
• prejudiced
• narrow-minded
• intolerant
• bigoted
• one-sided

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of receptive

Hot, dry and occasionally windy weather has left grasses and other vegetation highly receptive to fire, allowing flames to spread quickly. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

However, Hansen added that his family has been more receptive to Pattinson’s performance. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2026

Chebib argues that this has helped create an unusually receptive audience for retail investing. — Inzamam Rashid, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026

The Water element is intuitive and receptive, making Scorpio’s Fixed waters polarizing, penetrating and all-seeing. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026