anecdotist

[ˌænɪkˈdoʊtɪst]

anecdotist Definition

a person who tells anecdotes in an entertaining or amusing way.

Using anecdotist: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "anecdotist" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was a gifted anecdotist, always able to make his listeners laugh.

  • Example

    The party was full of anecdotists, each trying to outdo the other with their tales.

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    As an anecdotist, she had a talent for making even the most mundane stories sound interesting.

anecdotist Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for anecdotist

Phrases with anecdotist

  • famous anecdotists

    people who are well-known for their ability to tell entertaining anecdotes

    Example

    Mark Twain and Oscar Wilde were both famous anecdotists.

  • a large number of amusing or interesting stories

    Example

    At the family reunion, there were anecdotes galore as everyone shared their memories of growing up together.

  • stories or accounts of events that happened in the past

    Example

    My grandfather loves to share anecdotes from the past about his experiences during World War II.

Origins of anecdotist

from French 'anecdote', meaning 'unpublished narrative'

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Summary: anecdotist in Brief

An 'anecdotist' [ˌænɪkˈdoʊtɪst] is a person who tells anecdotes in an entertaining or amusing way. They are skilled at making even mundane stories sound interesting. 'Anecdotist' is synonymous with 'raconteur' and 'storyteller.' Phrases like 'famous anecdotists' and 'anecdotes galore' denote people who are well-known for their ability to tell entertaining anecdotes and a large number of amusing or interesting stories, respectively.