conversationist

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

As an author, therefore, he is sententious; as a conversationist, loose and verbose;—or the reverse of this may be true.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 2, No. 14, December 1858 by Various

He was, withal, a skilful musician and a fascinating conversationist.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 02, No. 13, November, 1858 by Various

Through what manifold phases a good conversationist has dexterity to pass!

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 12, No. 74, December, 1863 by Various

The ornate and well-rounded periods of the conversationist are not more in request, nowadays, than were the high-sounding sentiments of Joseph Surface to Sir Peter Teazle, when experience had shown him their emptiness.

From Modern Society by Howe, Julia Ward

He was one of the most, perhaps the most agreeable conversationist of his age.

From Benjamin Franklin by Morse, John T. (John Torrey)