Raconteur

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