🗣️Raconteur

noun
/ˌrækənˈtɜːr/

Meaning

a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way
A person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way.

Example Sentences

The old man was a gifted raconteur who entertained everyone with his stories.

The professor was a brilliant raconteur who kept his audience entertained.

Synonyms

storyteller, narrator, anecdotalist, spinner, humorist, entertainer, wit
Entry 1
storyteller, narrator, anecdotalist, spinner
Entry 2
storyteller, narrator, humorist, entertainer, wit

Antonyms

listener, audience, silent person, introvert
Entry 1
listener, audience, silent person, introvert
Entry 2
listener, audience

Collocations

gifted raconteur, accomplished raconteur, entertaining raconteur, witty raconteur, brilliant raconteur, raconteur style, raconteur skills
Entry 1
gifted raconteur, accomplished raconteur, entertaining raconteur
Entry 2
witty raconteur, brilliant raconteur, raconteur style, raconteur skills

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