grippinglecture
nounUK /ˈɡrɪpɪŋ ˈlɛktʃə/
US /ˈɡrɪpɪŋ ˈlɛktʃər/
A talk that is so interesting you cannot stop listening.
The scientist gave a gripping lecture about space that kept everyone awake.
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2. A class or lesson that holds your attention completely.
Her gripping lecture on volcanoes made the whole hour fly by.
3. A serious talk that is exciting and hard to ignore.
The coach's gripping lecture about teamwork inspired the players.
4. A speech that feels like a story you can't put down.
Grandpa's gripping lecture about his childhood kept us quiet for an hour.