William James

Whatever universe a professor believes in must at any rate be a universe that lends itself to lengthy discourse. A universe definable in two sentences is something for which the professorial intellect has no use. No faith in anything of that cheap kind!

American Philosopher

John Cornwell

Alasdair MacIntyre is one of the world's most influential living moral philosophers. He has written 30 books on ethics and held a variety of professorial chairs over the past four decades in North America.

British Journalist

Irvin D. Yalom

With almost every book I've written, my secret target audience is the young therapist. In this way, I am staying in my professorial role; I'm writing teaching stories and teaching novels.

American Psychologist

Steve Scalise

Barack Obama, he just sits out. He sits back; he criticizes everybody. He's got his professorial attitude, real condescending, as if he's got all the answers.

American Politician

Tina Brown

When Obama dispenses with that dread sobriquet 'professorial,' he does it by being, well, more professorial.

American Editor

Used to describe a formal and educational style, often found in universities and lectures.

Academic Tone

While it implies a connection to professors, it's also used for people who are knowledgeable.

Not Just Professors

Conveys a serious and possibly strict attitude, often associated with teaching.

Serious Undertone

Can refer to someone's scholarly style of dressing or overall appearance.

Appearance Matters

May describe behavior or gesture that evokes an intellectual vibe.

Mannerisms Count

Sometimes used humorously or sarcastically about someone being overly serious or pedantic.

Not Always Flattering

 be I'm not here to be didactic or professorial in any way it's like a funhouse I know nothing that's the premise I'm a humble student

Professorial