1. relating to or characteristic of a professor or professors
2. having the manner or attitude of a professor, especially in being overly academic or pedantic
Usage: often implies being overly formal or condescending

Examples

• She wore a professorial tweed jacket to the conference.
• His professorial duties included teaching and research.
• The speaker adopted a professorial tone when explaining the theory.
• Her professorial manner made some students feel intimidated.
• The professorial staff met to discuss curriculum changes.
• He had a professorial air about him, always ready to lecture on any topic.