adj, noun ·5 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   One who attempts to draw attention to themselves by their behavior.
2. 2
   someone who deliberately behaves in such a way as to attract attention wordnet
3. 3
   One who exposes their genitalia (or female nipples) in public.
4. 4
   someone with a compulsive desire to expose the genitals wordnet
5. 5
   Synonym of exhibitioner (“student who is awarded an exhibition”).

Adjective

1. 1
   Compulsively seeking attention.

Synonyms

All synonyms

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Example

More examples

"An exhibitionist would be the ideal partner for a voyeur."

Etymology

From exhibition + -ist.

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