deipnosophist

• Gebildeter Mensch, der die Kunst der Tisch- und Gesellschaftsrede meisterhaft beherrscht; jemand, der bei Tisch oder in geselliger Runde geistreich und unterhaltsam zu sprechen weiß, besonders beim Essen.

A noun referring to a person who is skilled in the art of table talk or informal conversation, especially during a meal.

1. Skilled conversationalist at mealsC2formal

   A person who is adept at engaging in witty, learned, or informal conversation, especially during a meal or dinner.

   Gewandter Tischgesprächspartner

   • At the banquet, the deipnosophist entertained the guests with stories of ancient Greece.
   • He was known as a deipnosophist, able to discuss philosophy and poetry over dinner.
   • The host invited a deipnosophist to ensure lively and intelligent table talk.