engaged in a specified activity as one's main paid occupation rather than as a pastime
a professional boxer
he turned professional at 19
worthy of or appropriate to a professional person; competent, skilful, or assured
their music is both memorable and professional
she's a wonderful actress to work with and, of course, very professional
relating to or belonging to a profession
young professional people
resources for professional development
a person engaged or qualified in a profession
professionals such as lawyers and surveyors
a person engaged in a specified activity, especially a sport, as a main paid occupation rather than as a pastime
his first season as a professional
a person competent or skilled in a particular activity
she was a real professional on stage