Raconteur definitions

răk'ŏn-tûr'
The definition of a raconteur is a person who tells stories or anecdotes in an amusing and clever way.

A person who can make a story about his day absolutely hilarious is an example of a raconteur.

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One who tells stories and anecdotes with skill and wit.
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A person skilled at telling stories or anecdotes, esp. in an urbane or sophisticated manner.
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A storyteller, especially a person noted for telling stories with skill and wit.
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To make witty remarks or stories.
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Origin of raconteur

French from raconter to relate from Old French re- re- aconter to count up, reckon account

Sentence Examples

  • "The vicomte is a wonderful raconteur," said she to another.

  • He had the reputation of being an excellent raconteur, and Quintilian (x.

  • He had been introduced to Richelieu in 1623, and by his humour and his talent as a raconteur soon made himself indispensable to the cardinal.

  • He is such a good raconteur that the two books are very easy to read and enjoy.

  • A brilliant raconteur, he'll be interviewed by Colin Irwin, perhaps folk's best-known journalist.

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