Meaning
exhibitionism, showing off
- an excessive desire to attract attention and show off
- the clinical or unlawful act of publicly exposing one's body
In a sentence
Quel gesto provocatorio durante la conferenza era solo un atto di esibizionismo.
That provocative gesture during the conference was just an act of showing off.
Non sopporto il suo continuo esibizionismo quando ci sono ospiti illustri.
I can't stand his constant showing off whenever there are distinguished guests.
Ha guidato a velocità pericolosa per puro esibizionismo davanti ai colleghi.
He drove at a dangerous speed purely to show off in front of his colleagues.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| esibizionismo | masculine · singular |
| esibizionismi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used in daily speech to criticize vanity or flamboyant, boastful behavior.