Deipnosophistic

/ˌdeɪpˌnɑsəˈfɪstɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of sophisticated intellectual conversation and debate conducted during meals or social dining.

Etymology

From 'deipnosophist' with the suffix '-ic', maintaining the Greek roots of dinner wisdom and intellectual discussion.

Kelly Says

A deipnosophistic conversation at a formal dinner would involve complex ideas, debate, and wordplay—the kind of meal that lasts hours and people remember for years.

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