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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."

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In plain EnglishSomeone skilled at chatting — good at keeping a conversation lively and interesting.

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conversationalists plural

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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.

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