American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth
Edition - n. One given to or skilled at conversation. Century
Dictionary and Cyclopedia - n. A talker; especially, an
agreeable and interesting talker; a converser; one who excels in
conversation. - n. A person who participates in a conversation.
- n. A person skilled in conversation, especially one who is not
expert on the topic of conversation. GNU Webster's 1913 - n. A
conversationist. - n. someone skilled at conversation “What you
want in a conversationalist is as much character as authority.”
“And we saw Shaftesbury earlier argue that my function as
conversationalist is affected by the quality of recognition my
efforts receive.” “But it is enthusiasm itself that she
identifies as a conversationalist's greatest asset -- and not
just zeal for the sound of your own voice.” “He's also probably
a great conversationalist, which is the only reason I chose him
over Neil Young, who would probably stand there looking
furiously at his shoes for 25 minute