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