Definition

• adj. typical of a university professor
• adj. serious and dignified in manner

Example

His professorial tone made even simple jokes sound like lectures.

他那种教授般的语气让简单的笑话听起来也像在讲课。

Word familyprofess-

n.

professorL2professionL3professionalismL6professorshipL6

v.

professL5

adj.

professionalL2professedL6unprofessionalL6

adv.

professionallyL6