adv
professionally
adv
1
As part of a paid career, rather than as a hobby.
"She has played the violin professionally since she was nineteen."
2
In a manner that meets professional standards of conduct.
"He handled the awkward complaint professionally, without losing his temper."
How to Use Professionally
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither "for a living" or "in a competent, businesslike way," depending on context.
Common pairings
professionally trained
behave professionally
professionally managed
Word Forms
more professionally comparative, most professionally superlative
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Etymology
From "professional" plus the adverb-forming suffix "-ly."