conversationalist

[kon-ver-sey-shuh-nl-ist]

noun

1. a person who enjoys and contributes to good conversation; an interesting person in conversation.

conversationalist

/ ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃənəlɪst /

noun

1. a person who enjoys or excels in conversation

Word History and Origins

Origin of conversationalist¹

First recorded in 1830–40; conversational + -ist

Example Sentences

Ideally, it should bring people together and make the world more interesting and make you a more sparkling conversationalist.

From Los Angeles Times

Jack Paar was the witty conversationalist that made Middle America feel like it was invited to a sophisticated Manhattan cocktail party.

From Los Angeles Times

"He was intelligent, decisive, brave, calm in any crisis, talented at maths, and a great conversationalist."

From BBC

“We weren’t actively appealing to a younger fan base,” said Hozier, who is a low-key conversationalist, particularly when discussing his accomplishments.

From New York Times

The movie also benefits, of course, from Richie, one of music’s most appealing conversationalists.

From Los Angeles Times