RECEPTIVELY 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 Shelton had a conversation with Keaschall about the move, and said the second baseman was very receptive. —

Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026 After dealing with firmer greens during her afternoon round on Thursday, Kim was delighted to see more receptive and softer greens awaiting her on Friday morning. —

Bob Buttitta, Daily News, 18 Apr. 2026 Dorsey wrote out a detailed note to the board breaking down the decision, who were ultimately receptive to move forward with the plan. —

Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026 Much of the crowd at the Town Council meeting was critical of the city of San Diego and receptive to the La Jolla cityhood effort. —

Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for receptive

Recent Examples of Synonyms for receptive

open

Adjective

Iranian forces on Saturday fired on a tanker and cargo ship in the sea lane, a day after declaring the sea lane open to commercial traffic.

— Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
Such procedures are often left open for 24 hours, and the Cypriot presidency said that final approval could come on Thursday, when EU leaders are gathering for a summit in Cyprus.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026