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conversationalist Definition

con·ver·sa·tion·al·ist (-s̸hə nəl ist)

noun

a person who converses; esp., one who enjoys and is skilled at conversation

conversationalist Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • become: But above all, she'll learn how to become a smooth conversationalist.
  • make: Because of the extent and depth of his reading he makes a good conversationalist and an excellent companion.

Adjective modifier

  • great: I never discover which; they are not great conversationalists.
  • good: A fine linguist, she was also a very good conversationalist.
  • interesting: Miss Holloway who cooks and does some housework, is a cheerful and interesting conversationalist.
  • animated: Despite the fact that nobody is ever going to nickname him Charisma Kerry, the man is an animated conversationalist during interviews.
  • charming: A Japanese interpreter attended a concert and later 'he came personally to thank me... and was a most charming conversationalist ' .
  • witty: You enjoy a witty conversationalist, but one who lets you do your share of the talking.