Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

deipnosophist

noun

day-ip-no-SOF-ist

Definition

A person who is expert in the art of dining and conversation at the table.

Examples

At the lavish dinner party, the deipnosophist captivated the guests with his stories.
She became known as a deipnosophist, always turning mundane meals into engaging discussions.

Meaning

A deipnosophist is someone skilled in the art of good conversation, particularly during dinner. This term emphasizes the combination of culinary skill and verbal wit.