Professorial ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Professorial ( adjective )

Relating to or characteristic of a professor, typically in the manner of teaching or speaking.

Origin:

From the latin professus, meaning "to declare openly". it was first used in english in the 19th century.

Examples:

1. He had a professorial manner of speaking, using big words and complex sentences.
2. She wore a professorial tweed jacket and horn-rimmed glasses.
3. The professor's professorial style was dry and unengaging.
4. The professorial tone of his lectures put many students to sleep.
5. His professorial attitude made him come across as arrogant and dismissive.

(As a noun)

Professorial ( noun )

Relating to or characteristic of a professor, typically in the manner of teaching or speaking.

Origin:

From the latin professus, meaning "to declare openly". it was first used in english in the 19th century.

Examples:

1. He had a professorial manner of speaking, using big words and complex sentences.
2. She wore a professorial tweed jacket and horn-rimmed glasses.
3. The professor's professorial style was dry and unengaging.
4. The professorial tone of his lectures put many students to sleep.
5. His professorial attitude made him come across as arrogant and dismissive.