receptive

[ ri-sep-tiv ]
/ rɪˈsɛp tɪv /
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adjective

having the quality of receiving, taking in, or admitting.
able or quick to receive knowledge, ideas, etc.: a receptive mind.
willing or inclined to receive suggestions, offers, etc., with favor: a receptive listener.
of or relating to reception or receptors: a receptive end organ.
(in language learning) of or relating to the language skills of listening and reading (opposed to productive).

Origin of receptive

From the Medieval Latin word receptīvus, dating back to 1540–50. See reception, -ive

OTHER WORDS FROM receptive

Words nearby receptive

reception centre, reception desk, reception room, receptionism, receptionist, receptive, receptive aphasia, receptor, receptor protein, recess, recession

Words related to receptively

fairly, generously, cordially, positively, approvingly, enthusiastically, agreeably, courteously, heartily, helpfully, willingly, amiably, graciously

Example sentences from the Web for receptively

  • The Inspector looked his amazement, and the others sat with receptively blank countenances waiting further disclosures.

    The Curved Blades |Carolyn Wells

  • She only waited, receptively, for further communications on the subject of Henrietta and Dick.

    Concerning Sally |William John Hopkins

  • I twisted my mustache into two attractive points, shot my cuffs, and glanced at her again, receptively.

    Police!!! |Robert W. Chambers

British Dictionary definitions for receptively

receptive
/ (rɪˈsɛptɪv) /

adjective

able to apprehend quickly
tending to receive new ideas or suggestions favourably
able to hold or receive

Derived forms of receptive

receptively, adverb receptivity (ˌriːsɛpˈtɪvɪtɪ) or receptiveness, noun