He was renowned as a witty raconteur and for being an eloquent conversationalist. Dewar was known as an engaging and witty conversationalist. Witty, generous and an excellent conversationalist, Wilberforce was a popular figure. Marivaux is reputed to have been a witty conversationalist, with a somewhat contradictory personality. She was lively, charming, intelligent, and a good conversationalist. He was described as a thorough Bohemian and entertaining conversationalist. Charles Bovary is kindly and conscientious, but lacks assertiveness and is a dull conversationalist. Ashcroft was a great intellect and conversationalist. Krantz's father liked Saltzman and found him an entertaining conversationalist. He was a great conversationalist, and enjoyed entertaining distinguished members of society. Krochmal was a brilliant conversationalist and an exceedingly careful student. Emma was an accomplished singer and brilliant conversationalist. She was described by contemporaries as a charming woman and a brilliant conversationalist. He was also reported to be an enthusiastic conversationalist. He was "a sparkling conversationalist" who charmed Ludovico Sforza with his wit.