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View usage for: (rɪseptɪv) 1. adjectiveSomeone who is receptive to new ideas or suggestions is prepared to consider them or accept them. The voters had seemed receptive to his ideas. [+ to] Do you think that there is any receptive audience for his remarks. Synonyms: open, sympathetic, favourable, amenable More Synonyms of receptive receptiveness uncountable noun There was less receptiveness to liberalism in some areas. receptivity (riːseptɪvɪti) uncountable noun There was a lack of receptivity to the advances in science. 2. adjectiveIf someone who is ill is receptive to treatment, they start to get better when they are given treatment. ...those patients who are not receptive to treatment. [+ to] More Synonyms of receptive receptive in British English (rɪˈsɛptɪv) adjective1. able to apprehend quickly 2. tending to receive new ideas or suggestions favourably 3. able to hold or receive Derived forms receptively (reˈceptively) adverb receptivity (ˌriːsɛpˈtɪvɪtɪ) or receptiveness (reˈceptiveness) noun receptive in American English (rɪˈsɛptɪv) adjective1. receiving or tending to receive, take in, admit, or contain 2. inclined to the favorable reception of a request, suggestion, etc. 3. able or ready to receive new ideas 4. of reception or receptors Derived forms receptively (reˈceptively) adverb receptiveness (reˈceptiveness) noun or reˌcepˈtivity Word origin ML receptivus < L receptus: see receipt Examples of 'receptive' in a sentencereceptive In other languagesreceptive British English: receptive ADJECTIVE Someone who is receptive to new ideas or suggestions is prepared to consider them or accept them. The voters had seemed receptive to his ideas. - American English: receptive
- Brazilian Portuguese: receptivo
- Chinese: 乐于接受的对新思想或建议
- European Spanish: receptivo
- French: réceptif
- German: aufnahmebereit
- Italian: ricettivo
- Japanese: 受容性のある
- Korean: 수용적인
- European Portuguese: recetivo
- Latin American Spanish: receptivo
Definition willing to consider and accept new ideas or suggestions The voters had seemed receptive to his ideas. Synonyms welcoming accessible open to suggestions Opposites prejudiced , biased , narrow-minded , unresponsive , unreceptive The patient was not at all receptive to treatment. Synonyms Opposites unresponsive , unreceptive Synonyms quick on the uptake (informal) Additional synonymsSynonyms open, subject, exposed, vulnerable, liable, susceptible, wide-open Definition watchful and attentive He had been spotted by an alert neighbour. Synonyms attentive, careful, awake, wary, vigilant, perceptive, watchful, ready, on the lookout, circumspect, observant, on guard, wide-awake, on your toes, on the watch, keeping a weather eye on, heedfulDefinition likely or willing to cooperate I've never had a long-term relationship. I'm not amenable enough. Synonyms receptive, open, susceptible, responsive, agreeable, compliant, tractable, acquiescent, persuadable, able to be influenced Additional synonymsWe found him very approachable and easy to talk to. Synonyms friendly, open, cordial, sociable, affable, congenialI was convinced that he was brighter than average. Synonyms intelligent, smart, clever, knowing, thinking, quick, aware, sharp, keen, acute, alert, rational, penetrating, enlightened, apt, astute, brainy (informal), wide-awake, clear-headed, perspicacious (formal), quick-wittedDefinition advantageous, encouraging, or promising He made favourable comments about her work. Synonyms positive, kind, understanding, encouraging, welcoming, friendly, approving, praising, reassuring, enthusiastic, sympathetic, benign, commending, complimentary, agreeable, amicable, well-disposed, commendatory Definition showing or expressing liking, goodwill, or trust He has been friendly to me. Synonyms amiable, kind, kindly, welcoming, warm, neighbourly, thick (informal), attached, pally (informal), helpful, sympathetic, fond, outgoing, comradely, confiding, affectionate, receptive, benevolent, attentive, sociable, genial, affable, fraternal, good, close, on good terms, chummy (informal), peaceable, companionable, clubby, well-disposed, buddy-buddy (slang, US, Canadian), palsy-walsy (informal), matey or maty (British, informal), on visiting terms hospitable political environments Synonyms receptive, tolerant, responsive, open-minded, amenable, accessibleDefinition involved in or affected by All the interested parties finally agreed to the idea. Synonyms involved, concerned, affected, prejudiced, biased, partial, partisan, implicated, predisposedDefinition willing to consider new ideas I have always been open-minded about politics. Synonyms unprejudiced, liberal, free, balanced, catholic, broad, objective, reasonable, enlightened, tolerant, impartial, receptive, unbiased, even-handed, dispassionate, fair-minded, broad-minded, undogmatic Definition responsive to feelings and moods He was always so sensitive and caring. Synonyms thoughtful, kind, understanding, feeling, kindly, concerned, patient, responsive, intuitive, receptive, attentive, perceptive, considerate, tactful, unselfishDefinition easily affected emotionally He was unusually susceptible to flattery. Synonyms responsive, sensitive, receptive, alive to, impressionable, easily moved, suggestibleShe sounds a most sympathetic character. Synonyms like-minded, compatible, agreeable, friendly, responsive, appreciative, congenial, companionable, well-intentioned |