storyteller

[stawr-ee-tel-er, stohr-] / ˈstɔr iˌtɛl ər, ˈstoʊr- /

NOUN

author

Synonyms

STRONGEST

chronicler narrator poet raconteur

STRONG

bard biographer fabulist minstrel

WEAK

fabler relator

NOUN

liar

Synonyms

STRONG

fabricator fabulist falsifier fibber

NOUN

recounter of stories

Synonyms

STRONGEST

liar narrator raconteur writer

STRONG

author bard fibber minstrel

WEAK

allegorist

Example Sentences

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Mr. Awoke’s material is rich and his writing is stately, but as a storyteller he seems to be winging it.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Tony Hinchcliffe’s story was really good, he’s just a monster storyteller in every sense of the word now.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

She has a captivating smile and, as I soon find out, she’s funny and a good storyteller.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Also, the winning storyteller will receive $400 upon publication of their story.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

“A storyteller? I mean, he always told us cool bedtime stories, but…” Sierra sighed.

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older