conversationalist
A conversationalist is someone who loves talking with others and has good communication skills. They are usually very good at keeping conversations going.
When we talk about people being great conversationalists, it usually means they can easily chat with strangers, friends, or even new acquaintances. They often have a lot of common interests to share, or they're just really good listeners. You might see the word "conversationalist" used when someone is interviewing a celebrity, and the person being interviewed turns out to be super friendly and easy to talk to - a great conversationalist!
How common is "conversationalist"?
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
noun
A person who participates in a conversation.
Example: If you can just ask questions about a person and nod sagely then they will leave thinking you are a brilliant conversationalist.
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