Learn English – What to call someone who is able to hold a conversation

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So, think about being involved and present in the dialogue, but also someone who puts forward ideas and tries to look for ways to keep the conversation smooth and going, just like a flowing conversation. Who looks for solutions too and who is flexible to talk about something else.

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con·ver·sa·tion·al·ist
n.
One given to or skilled at conversation.
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n
1. a person who enjoys or excels in conversation
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n.
a person who enjoys and contributes to good conversation.
[1830–40]
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deipnosophist n
1. (Rhetoric) a person who is a master of dinner-table conversation
[C17: from Greek deipnosophistai, title of a Greek work by Athenaeus (3rd century), describing learned discussions at a banquet, from deipnon meal + sophistai wise men; see sophist]
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