Exhibitionist Meaning
/ɛksɪˈbɪʃənɪst/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounOne who attempts to draw attention to themselves by their behavior.
nounOne who exposes their genitalia (or female nipples) in public.
Sentence Examples
An exhibitionist would be the ideal partner for a voyeur.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ kept performing tricks to attract attention from the crowd.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The noisy neighbor was an ____ who loved being the center of attention at every party.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English exhibition Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íďďō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō) Proto-Hellenic *-tās Ancient Greek -τής (-tḗs) Ancient Greek -ῐστής (-ĭstḗs)bor. Latin -istader. Old French -istebor. Middle English -ist English -ist English exhibitionist From exhibition + -ist.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ kept performing tricks to attract attention from the crowd.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The noisy neighbor was an ____ who loved being the center of attention at every party.