Synonyms of receptive
3 similar words · 4 opposite words
Another word for receptive is susceptive. Other synonyms of receptive are acceptive and oestrual. The opposite of receptive is unreceptive.
Synonyms and similar words for receptive
adjectiveReady to receive something, especially new concepts or ideas.
- acceptiveReceptive.
- susceptiveReceptive.
adjectiveOf a female animal (especially a mammal): prepared to mate; in heat, in oestrus.
- oestrualIn heat; sexually receptive.
Opposite of receptive
adjectiveCapable of receiving something.
- irreceptiveNot receiving or receptive, or incapable of receiving.
- nonreceptiveNot receptive.
- unreceptiveNot receptive.
adjectiveOf, affecting, or pertaining to the understanding of language rather than its expression.
Meaning of receptive
- adjective Capable of receiving something.
- adjective Ready to receive something, especially new concepts or ideas.
- adjective Ready for reproduction; fertile.
receptive in other languages
Questions about synonyms of receptive
- What is another word for receptive?
- Receptive has 3 synonyms on Word.ws, such as susceptive, acceptive and oestrual.
- What is the opposite of receptive?
- The opposite of receptive is unreceptive. Other antonyms of receptive are irreceptive and nonreceptive.
- What does receptive mean?
- Receptive means capable of receiving something.
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