Conversationalist

/kənˈvɜːsəˌneɪʃənəlɪst/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who is skilled in engaging in conversation.

At the dinner party, she proved to be an excellent conversationalist, effortlessly sparking lively discussions.

A person known for engaging in pleasant and interesting dialogue.

My grandfather was a remarkable conversationalist, always sharing fascinating stories from his youth.

Someone who enjoys talking and interacting with others.

As a natural conversationalist, he made new friends wherever he went.

Derived from 'conversation' + '-ist' indicating a person who participates in conversations.

small talk

Casual or informal conversation about unimportant topics.

in good company

In the presence of enjoyable people, often leading to pleasant conversation.

have a word with someone

To talk to someone about a specific issue or topic.

discourse

Written or spoken communication or debate.

dialogue

A conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or movie.

discussion

The action or process of talking about something to reach a decision or to exchange ideas.

Chatterbox

You know her, she's such a chatterbox at parties!

Gabber

He’s a real gabber, always sharing stories with everyone.