Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
raconteuse
Noun
/ˌrækɒnˈtɜːs/
Definition
A woman who tells stories, particularly in an engaging or entertaining way.
Examples
- She was known as a great raconteuse, charming everyone with tales of her travels.
- The dinner party was lively, thanks to the raconteuse who shared amusing anecdotes.
- Her skill as a raconteuse made the event memorable for all the guests.
Meaning
The term describes a female storyteller, often one who captivates an audience with her narrative style.
Synonyms
- storyteller
- narrator
- anecdotalist
- teller
