Synonyms for professional
- adjective
- noun
Definitions
- adj. 1
Of, pertaining to, or in accordance with the (usually high) standards of a profession.
The doctor is very professional in his manner.
- n. 1
A person who belongs to a profession.
Forms
- Plural
- professionals → pros, masters…
Choose the right word
A novice or tyro may be a professional; an amateur never is; the amateur may be skilled and experienced as the novice or tyro never is.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- advanced You can learn about advanced search features here.
- skilled He is already skilled in both math and literature.
By length
- 3 letters
- pro1, apt1
- 6 letters
- master2
- 7 letters
- skilled1
- 8 letters
- official3, advanced2, masterly3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (master2 = 2 syllables).