conversationist

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To be a perfect conversationist, a good voice is indispensable—a voice that is clear, distinct, and silver-toned.

From The Ladies' Guide to True Politeness and Perfect Manners or, Miss Leslie's Behaviour Book by Leslie, Eliza

Nevertheless, by his conversation, the influence of the conversationist upon mankind in general, is more decided than that of the talker by his talk:—the latter invariably talks to best purpose with his pen.

From Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII No. 1 January 1848 by Conrad, Robert Taylor

As a conversationist, Sidney Smith stood high among the highest—a Saul among a tribe of Titans.

From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. V, October, 1850, Volume I. by

Before a few minutes had elapsed, I could fully comprehend her title to the renown of the most captivating conversationist of Paris.

From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 55, No. 343, May 1844 by Various

As woman, novelist, philosopher, litterateur, and conversationist, she has marked, if not equal, claims upon our attention.

From The Women of the French Salons by Mason, Amelia Ruth Gere