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 pertaining to reception or receptors

a receptive end organ.

(in language learning) of or pertaining to the language skills of listening and reading ( opposed to productive ).

adjective

unfriendly , unreceptive

adjective

acceptant , acceptive , accessible , alert , amenable , approachable , bright , favorable , friendly , hospitable , influenceable , interested , observant , open , open-minded , open to suggestions , perceptive , persuadable , pushover * , quick on the uptake , ready , recipient , responsive , sensitive , suggestible , susceptible , swayable , sympathetic , welcoming , well-disposed