shepherdly

comparative more shepherdly · superlative most shepherdly

1. Resembling or characteristic of a shepherd; pastoral; rustic.

   And with a shepherdly reward wytsaue ye hym to fauour.

   1559, Thomas Phayer, Newe Boke De Presidentes

2. Taking care of a group or flock, as a shepherd does.

   A Sunday school teacher, for example, may and should exercise shepherdly concern for members of his or her class.

   1998, Robert L. Thomas, Understanding spiritual gifts, page 196