1. a person who behaves in ways designed to attract attention or admiration
2. a person who displays their body publicly in a way considered inappropriate
Usage: psychology; clinical

Examples

• The actor was known as an exhibitionist who loved being the center of attention.
• She called him an exhibitionist for always trying to impress people with his wealth.
• His exhibitionist tendencies made him uncomfortable in quiet, intimate settings.
• The artist’s exhibitionist personality helped promote her work at gallery openings.
• Some people mistook his confidence for exhibitionist behavior.
• The therapist discussed exhibitionist disorders in abnormal psychology class.