conversationalist

[ kon-ver-sey-shuh-nl-ist ]

noun

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

conversationalist

/ ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃənəlɪst /

noun

1. a person who enjoys or excels in conversation

Word History and Origins

Origin of conversationalist¹

First recorded in 1830–40; conversational + -ist

Example Sentences

“We weren’t actively appealing to a younger fan base,” said Hozier, who is a low-key conversationalist, particularly when discussing his accomplishments.

From New York Times

The movie also benefits, of course, from Richie, one of music’s most appealing conversationalists.

From Los Angeles Times

Taylor is a gregarious, animated conversationalist who speaks with passion, humor and conviction.

From Salon

Stewart is a great conversationalist and can use that skill to get inside people's heads.

From Salon

“Better at chess, better at video games, better athlete, a better conversationalist, tells better jokes. I stopped trying for a long time.”

From New York Times