1. a person who writes or tells fables
2. a person who invents or spreads false stories; a liar

Examples

• Aesop is perhaps the most famous fabulist in history.
• The children’s author was known as a skilled fabulist who created memorable animal characters.
• The politician was dismissed as a fabulist after his claims were proven false.
• She accused the witness of being a fabulist who couldn’t be trusted.
• The ancient fabulist used talking animals to teach moral lessons.
• Critics called the memoir author a fabulist for embellishing his experiences.