raconteur
Translation
storyteller, narrator, anecdotist
Examples
He was a brilliant raconteur.
He was a brilliant raconteur.
Her grandfather was a famous raconteur.
Her grandfather was a famous raconteur.
Grammar Patterns
((a brilliant/famous/natural raconteur)) a storyteller with a certain quality He is known as a great raconteur.
Similar Words
Synonyms: storyteller, narrator, anecdotist
Etymology
From French 'raconter', meaning 'to relate, to tell'. The '-eur' suffix denotes a person who performs an action.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who can 'recount' a story well. The French origin gives it a sophisticated feel.