noun
conversationalist
kon-vuh-SAY-shuh-nuh-lihst
Conversationalist (noun) means someone who is especially good at making interesting or engaging conversation. Example: “He was a brilliant conversationalist, always full of stories.”
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Someone who is especially good at making interesting or engaging conversation.
"He was a brilliant conversationalist, always full of stories."
How to use conversationalist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone skilled at chatting — good at keeping a conversation lively and interesting.
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Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “conversationalist” mean?
The word “conversationalist” means someone who is especially good at making interesting or engaging conversation. In plain terms, someone skilled at chatting — good at keeping a conversation lively and interesting.
How do you pronounce “conversationalist”?
“Conversationalist” is pronounced kon-vuh-SAY-shuh-nuh-lihst (/ˌkɑːnvɚˈseɪʃənəlɪst/ in IPA).
How do you use “conversationalist” in a sentence?
Here is “conversationalist” used in a sentence: “He was a brilliant conversationalist, always full of stories.”
What part of speech is “conversationalist”?
“Conversationalist” is a noun.
