RECEPTIVE Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

receptive

adjective

ri-ˈsep-tiv

Definition of receptive

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 Employees who feel cared about also become more receptive to feedback and change. — Michael Corvini, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026 Coleman says university campuses have proven especially receptive to the kiosk and provide access to a diverse group of people. — Anna Zarra Aldrich, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026 According to that account, the official was initially receptive but later declined to assist with the operation and advised Machado’s representatives to wait. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026 Small businesses could be particularly receptive to AI agents because many lack the staff and resources of larger companies. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for receptive

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open

Adjective

By the way, what’s also changed is that a lot of markets that were open to China — the US, Turkey, Japan — have taken protectionist measures.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Current listings include a $25 seat outside Nashville and 19 open seats at $70 each at a Las Vegas wedding next month.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026

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