professoral
Translation
professorial
Examples
Er sprach mit professoraler Autorität.
He spoke with professorial authority.
Sein Stil ist manchmal etwas professoral.
His style is sometimes a bit professorial.
Grammar Patterns
((as an attributive adjective)) used before a noun to describe it. He had a professorial air about him.
((as a predicative adjective)) used after a linking verb like 'sein'. His manner was rather professorial.
Similar Words
Synonyms: akademisch (academic), gelehrt (learned), belehrend (didactic)
Etymology
Directly derived from the noun 'Professor'.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'professorial'. It describes a manner or style typical of a professor, often slightly formal or academic.