Dictionary
exhibitionism
noun ex·hi·bi·tion·ism \-ˈbi-shə-ˌni-zəm\
: behavior that is meant to attract attention to yourself
Full Definition of EXHIBITIONISM
1
a : a perversion in which sexual gratification is obtained from the indecent exposure of one's genitals (as to a stranger) b : an act of such exposure
2
: the act or practice of behaving so as to attract attention to oneself
— ex·hi·bi·tion·ist \-ˈbish-nist, -ˈbi-shə-\ noun or adjective
— ex·hi·bi·tion·is·tic \-ˌbi-shə-ˈnis-tik\ adjective
— ex·hi·bi·tion·is·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
See exhibitionism defined for English-language learners
ADVERTISEMENT
First Known Use of EXHIBITIONISM
1893
Rhymes with EXHIBITIONISM
abolitionism, academicism, agrarianism, anthropomorphism, anti-Semitism, bicameralism, colloquialism, colonialism, constitutionalism, cosmopolitism, ecumenicism, exceptionalism, existentialism, fundamentalism, Hegelianism, hermaphroditism, hyperrealism, imperialism, industrialism, instrumentalism, interventionism, irrationalism, isolationism, Malthusianism, Manichaeanism, materialism, millennialism, Monophysitism, multilingualism, neoclassicism, Neoplatonism, neorealism, Nestorianism, Occidentalism, orientalism, parochialism, Pelagianism, phenomenalism, photojournalism, pictorialism, Postimpressionism, professionalism, pseudoclassicism, reconstructionism, republicanism, Rosicrucianism, sacerdotalism, self-determinism, sadomasochism, sectarianism, sensationalism, sentimentalism, spiritualism, Tractarianism, traditionalism, transcendentalism, ultramontanism, universalism, utopianism, vocationalism
Medical Dictionary
exhibitionism
noun ex·hi·bi·tion·ism \ˌek-sə-ˈbish-ə-niz-əm\
Medical Definition of EXHIBITIONISM
1
a : a perversion marked by a tendency to indecent exposure b : an act of such exposure
2
: the act or practice of behaving so as to attract attention to oneself
Learn More About EXHIBITIONISM
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: exhilarantPrevious Word in the Dictionary: exhibition game fowlAll Words Near: exhibitionism
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up exhibitionism? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).