Synonyms

conversationalist

American

[kon-ver-sey-shuh-nl-ist] / ˌkɒn vərˈseɪ ʃə nl ɪst /

noun

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

conversationalist British

/ ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃənəlɪst /

noun

a person who enjoys or excels in conversation

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Etymology

Origin of conversationalist

First recorded in 1830–40; conversational + -ist

Example Sentences

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Because if she didn’t know the difference between a vest and a blouse, she was both a fool and a lousy conversationalist!

From Literature

“The fearlessness makes the man a conversationalist,” she said to Irian.

From Literature

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

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