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 So the desire of LJSA to write zoning regulations that were special to The Shores fell on receptive ears. —

Richard Dahlberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026 The coaching staff couldn’t have been more receptive, more welcoming. —

Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026 So far, lawmakers have been far from receptive to such an idea, with Republicans characterizing the effort as government overreach that would be counter to free-market ideals, one of the officials said. —

Ed Silverman, STAT, 17 Mar. 2026 But the Wiggin sisters came through the other side and found a much kinder world waiting for them in the ’90s, where audiences were more receptive to their innocence. —

Damon Wise, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for receptive

Recent Examples of Synonyms for receptive

open

Adjective

For example, its Multi-tab Context Awareness feature combines key information from open tabs into a summary.

— James Peckham, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026
According to the county, the goals and objectives of the Ag Reserve include preserving agriculture, enhancing environmental resource value and open space, creating a functional, sustainable development pattern and minimizing costs to taxpayers.

— Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026