adjective
- willing to consider or accept new suggestions and ideas
- able to receive signals, stimuli, or impressions
Usage: technical
Examples
- The manager was receptive to our suggestions for improving the workplace.
- She has always been receptive to new ideas and different perspectives.
- The audience seemed receptive to the speaker’s message.
- Students are more receptive to learning when they feel comfortable.
- The plant’s leaves are receptive to changes in light.
- His receptive attitude made the negotiation process much smoother.
- The committee was not very receptive to the proposed budget cuts.