engaging speaker

/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ ˈspiːkər/
a captivating public speaker

The conference featured an engaging speaker who kept the audience attentive for two hours.

The speaker was interesting and held the audience's attention effectively.


Business
formal

A person who speaks in a way that attracts interest, attention, or enjoyment from the audience.

She is known as an engaging speaker at industry conferences.

She is recognized for her ability to captivate audiences at professional events.

Often used in professional reviews, job descriptions, or event feedback.

Related Phrases

hold the audience's attentionphrase
to keep listeners interested

Pro Tip

Usage Tip

Use 'engaging' to describe not just the content, but the speaker's delivery style, including eye contact, tone, and energy.

Gold Rule

Collocation Rule

'Engaging' is frequently paired with 'speaker', 'presentation', or 'story' to denote positive audience reception.

Word Origin

From 'engage' (to attract or hold interest) + 'speaker' (one who speaks).

Usage Notes

This phrase is a standard collocation in English, commonly used to praise public speaking skills in professional or academic settings.

Word Breakdown

engaging
attracting interest or attention
adjective
+
speaker
a person who speaks publicly
noun
English Dictionary