Pronunciation: /prəˌfɛsəˈriəl/
adjective relating to or characteristic of a professor
A1 The professorial man taught the students basic math skills.
A2 She adopted a professorial tone when explaining the scientific concepts to the class.
B1 The professorial attitude of the lecturer made the students feel intimidated.
B2 His professorial demeanor in the lecture hall commanded respect from his students.
C1 The professorial approach of the instructor was evident in the detailed explanations and thorough analysis.
C2 Her professorial expertise in the subject matter was unmatched, earning her the admiration of both colleagues and students.
formal The professorial tone of the lecture conveyed a sense of authority and expertise.
informal His professorial attitude can be a bit intimidating, but he's actually really nice once you get to know him.
slang She's always coming off as professorial, like she knows everything.
figurative The way he analyzed the situation was almost professorial in nature, breaking it down with precision and insight.
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