receptive
ri sep tiv
- s open to arguments, ideas, or change
receptive to reason and the logic of facts - a ready or willing to receive favorably
receptive to the proposals - s of a nerve fiber or impulse originating outside and passing toward the central nervous system
- s able to absorb liquid (not repellent)
the paper is ink-receptive
- Sounding out officials in Washington, he found them most receptive; they suggested that Winooski apply formally to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant to .
- Roth tirelessly and unflinchingly records the daily damage that the harshness of slum life inflicts on David's quiveringly receptive, emotionally defenseless consciousness; as a .
- Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich said Republicans aren't likely to be receptive to public option trigger, which would kick into effect only if private insurers fail to meet .