Exhibitionist

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌɛksəˈbɪʃənɪst/

Definitions of exhibitionist

noun a person who behaves in ways intended to attract attention or display their body in a sexual manner

Example Sentences

A1 An exhibitionist is someone who enjoys showing off their body in public.

A2 I heard that Tom's cousin is a bit of an exhibitionist and loves attention.

B1 Some people become exhibitionists as a way to cope with low self-esteem.

B2 The artist's controversial exhibit featured nude models, causing some to label him as an exhibitionist.

C1 Psychologists often study the motivations behind exhibitionist behavior in individuals.

C2 Despite his success as an actor, many critics still view him as an exhibitionist due to his provocative public persona.

Examples of exhibitionist in a Sentence

formal The psychologist diagnosed him as an exhibitionist due to his compulsive need to expose himself in public.

informal I heard that guy is a real exhibitionist, always showing off his body at the beach.

slang She's such an exhibitionist, always trying to get attention with her revealing outfits.

figurative In a figurative sense, some people consider artists to be exhibitionists, putting their work out there for everyone to see.

Grammatical Forms of exhibitionist

past tense

exhibited

plural

exhibitionists

comparative

more exhibitionist

superlative

most exhibitionist

present tense

exhibits

future tense

will exhibit

perfect tense

has exhibited

continuous tense

is exhibiting

singular

exhibitionist

positive degree

exhibitionist

infinitive

to exhibit

gerund

exhibiting

participle

exhibiting

Origin and Evolution of exhibitionist

First Known Use: 1879 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'exhibitionist' is derived from the Latin word 'exhibere', meaning 'to display'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in a psychological context to describe a person who exposes themselves in public for sexual gratification, the term has evolved to also refer to someone who seeks attention or approval through ostentatious behavior.