conversationalist
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vərˈseɪ noun
a person who enjoys and contributes to good conversation; an interesting person in conversation.
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conversationalist or conversationist (ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃənəlɪst) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| a person who enjoys or excels in conversation | |
| conversationist or conversationist | |
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Conversationalist
has a plethora of syllables.
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Example sentences
Has been a preservationist and a conversationalist all her life.
He is a ready conversationalist, and speaks six languages quite fluently.
Lisping, stuttering and effete, he was considered a fine conversationalist and companion.
She is a sparkling conversationalist, and has traveled extensively.
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