receptive

adjective
UK: /rɪˈseptɪv/
US: /rɪˈseptɪv/

  1. Willing to listen to and accept new ideas or suggestions.

    1. The students were receptive to the teacher's suggestions.
    2. The company is receptive to new technologies that can improve efficiency.

  2. Able to receive signals or information effectively.

    1. The antenna is very receptive, even in poor weather.
    2. The radio was not receptive enough to pick up the distant station clearly.

Synonyms

open-minded amenable responsive susceptible

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "receptive" in English means: Willing to listen to and accept new ideas or suggestions., Able to receive signals or information effectively..

The phonetic transcription of "receptive" is /rɪˈseptɪv/ in British English and /rɪˈseptɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "receptive": open-minded, amenable, responsive, susceptible.

Example usage of "receptive": "The students were receptive to the teacher's suggestions.". More examples on the page.