raconteur
1 of 1noun/ˌrækɑnˈtɜr/
Forms:raconteurs
1
an individual who has the skill of telling stories in a way that is entertaining
A raconteur is a person who excels at telling stories and anecdotes in an engaging and entertaining manner. They have a talent for narrating events, often with humor and vivid detail, making their stories captivating and enjoyable for their audience. Raconteurs typically have a gift for timing and presentation, drawing listeners into their narratives and keeping them intrigued with their storytelling skills.
- At the party, he proved himself to be a master raconteur with his engaging tales of travel.
- The dinner was lively, thanks to the raconteur who kept everyone laughing with his stories.
- He’s known as a great raconteur, able to turn any ordinary event into a memorable story.
- As a raconteur, she had the ability to captivate an audience with even the simplest anecdotes.
- The author’s background as a raconteur shone through in his vividly detailed novels.
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