raconteur

noun
UK: /ˌrækɒnˈtɜː/
US: /ˌrækɑːnˈtɜːr/

  1. A person who is good at telling stories in an interesting and amusing way.

    1. My grandfather was a natural raconteur, always entertaining us.
    2. She captivated everyone with her tales, proving herself a skilled raconteur at the party.

Synonyms

storyteller

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "raconteur" is /ˌrækɒnˈtɜː/ in British English and /ˌrækɑːnˈtɜːr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "raconteur": storyteller.

Example usage of "raconteur": "My grandfather was a natural raconteur, always entertaining us.". More examples on the page.