Conversationalist

/ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənəlɪst/ noun

Definition

A person who is skilled at talking with others and enjoys having interesting discussions and exchanging ideas.

Etymology

From 'conversation' (from Latin 'conversari' meaning 'to live with, associate with') plus the suffix '-alist' (one who practices or specializes in). This word emerged in the 1700s to describe people known for good talk.

Kelly Says

A good conversationalist is rarer than you'd think—studies show most people only listen to respond rather than to understand, so someone who actually asks questions and remembers details is genuinely remarkable.

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