Exhibitionist

/ˌeksɪˈbɪʃənɪst/
noun

A person who likes to show their body or behave in a way that attracts attention.

He always takes his shirt off at parties, he's such an exhibitionist.
Visual representation of "exhibitionist" - A person who likes to show their body or behave in a way that attracts attention.

Often appears as...

  • self-proclaimed exhibitionist
  • shameless exhibitionist
noun

In psychology, an individual who has a compulsive desire to expose their genitals to others.

As a therapist, she's dealt with several clients diagnosed as exhibitionists.
Visual representation of "exhibitionist" - In psychology, an individual who has a compulsive desire to expose their genitals to others.

Often appears as...

  • diagnosed as an exhibitionist
  • exhibitionist tendencies

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Formal

noun

A person who likes to show their body or behave in a way that attracts attention.

He always takes his shirt off at parties, he's such an exhibitionist.
Visual representation of "exhibitionist" - A person who likes to show their body or behave in a way that attracts attention.

Often appears as...

  • self-proclaimed exhibitionist
  • shameless exhibitionist
noun

In psychology, an individual who has a compulsive desire to expose their genitals to others.

As a therapist, she's dealt with several clients diagnosed as exhibitionists.
Visual representation of "exhibitionist" - In psychology, an individual who has a compulsive desire to expose their genitals to others.

Often appears as...

  • diagnosed as an exhibitionist
  • exhibitionist tendencies

Usage tips

Formal

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Visual representation of "exhibitionist"
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Attention Seeking

Used for people who behave dramatically to be noticed, not always exposing their body.

Illustration for Attention Seeking
She wore a neon dress to the funeral—what an exhibitionist!
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Social Perception

Being called an exhibitionist could be seen negatively, like showing off too much.

Illustration for Social Perception
His constant social media updates make him look like an exhibitionist.
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Cultural Differences

What's considered exhibitionist can vary greatly between different cultures.

Illustration for Cultural Differences
In her country, just wearing shorts made her an exhibitionist.
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Attention Seeking

Used for people who behave dramatically to be noticed, not always exposing their body.

Illustration for Attention Seeking
She wore a neon dress to the funeral—what an exhibitionist!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Social Perception

Being called an exhibitionist could be seen negatively, like showing off too much.

Illustration for Social Perception
His constant social media updates make him look like an exhibitionist.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural Differences

What's considered exhibitionist can vary greatly between different cultures.

Illustration for Cultural Differences
In her country, just wearing shorts made her an exhibitionist.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Attention Seeking

Used for people who behave dramatically to be noticed, not always exposing their body.

Illustration for Attention Seeking
She wore a neon dress to the funeral—what an exhibitionist!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Social Perception

Being called an exhibitionist could be seen negatively, like showing off too much.

Illustration for Social Perception
His constant social media updates make him look like an exhibitionist.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural Differences

What's considered exhibitionist can vary greatly between different cultures.

Illustration for Cultural Differences
In her country, just wearing shorts made her an exhibitionist.
Visual representation of the word "Exhibitionist"

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Quote examples

Leslie Howard

English Actor

The truth is that to enjoy acting one must be an exhibitionist at heart, one must revel in those exposures of the emotions which would be agonizing to a shy or reserved person. All the great actors have been and are exhibitionists.
Portrait of Leslie Howard

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Drew Barrymore

American Actress

I loved the world of roller derby because I thought it was such an empowering metaphor, that you get out there and do it. It's such a rocker, athletic, capable, cool exhibitionist sport; it's about this great sort of camaraderie.
Portrait of Drew Barrymore

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Casey Neistat

American Director

I'm not an exhibitionist; I don't have a compulsion to share the ins and outs of my daily life with a public audience.
Portrait of Casey Neistat

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Fantastic Negrito

American Musician

I knew I was an exhibitionist. I came from a huge family. I found an emotional connection being on stage.
Portrait of Fantastic Negrito

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Eva Mendes

American Actress

I'm not an exhibitionist. But, honestly, for my art I'll do anything almost. I'll go there.
Portrait of Eva Mendes

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John Turturro

American Actor

I've done nudity. I'm an exhibitionist. It doesn't matter.
Portrait of John Turturro

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Dave Van Ronk

American Musician

I'm an exhibitionist, I was an exhibitionist as a kid.
Portrait of Dave Van Ronk

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Justin Kan

American Businessman

I'm looking for a girl who's an exhibitionist.
Portrait of Justin Kan

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Juliana Hatfield

American Musician

I'm kind of an emotional exhibitionist.
Portrait of Juliana Hatfield

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Kylie Minogue

Australian Musician

Part of me is a sexual exhibitionist.
Portrait of Kylie Minogue

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Leslie Howard

English Actor

The truth is that to enjoy acting one must be an exhibitionist at heart, one must revel in those exposures of the emotions which would be agonizing to a shy or reserved person. All the great actors have been and are exhibitionists.
Portrait of Leslie Howard

Quote examples

Drew Barrymore

American Actress

I loved the world of roller derby because I thought it was such an empowering metaphor, that you get out there and do it. It's such a rocker, athletic, capable, cool exhibitionist sport; it's about this great sort of camaraderie.
Portrait of Drew Barrymore

Quote examples

Casey Neistat

American Director

I'm not an exhibitionist; I don't have a compulsion to share the ins and outs of my daily life with a public audience.
Portrait of Casey Neistat

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Fantastic Negrito

American Musician

I knew I was an exhibitionist. I came from a huge family. I found an emotional connection being on stage.
Portrait of Fantastic Negrito

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Eva Mendes

American Actress

I'm not an exhibitionist. But, honestly, for my art I'll do anything almost. I'll go there.
Portrait of Eva Mendes

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John Turturro

American Actor

I've done nudity. I'm an exhibitionist. It doesn't matter.
Portrait of John Turturro

Quote examples

Dave Van Ronk

American Musician

I'm an exhibitionist, I was an exhibitionist as a kid.
Portrait of Dave Van Ronk

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Justin Kan

American Businessman

I'm looking for a girl who's an exhibitionist.
Portrait of Justin Kan

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Juliana Hatfield

American Musician

I'm kind of an emotional exhibitionist.
Portrait of Juliana Hatfield

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Kylie Minogue

Australian Musician

Part of me is a sexual exhibitionist.
Portrait of Kylie Minogue
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