Definition
pastorly
adjective
- of, relating to, or characteristic of a pastor or the pastoral office
Usage: formal; often used in religious or ecclesiastical contexts
Examples
- The pastor's pastorly duties included visiting the sick and counseling parishioners.
- She brought a pastorly compassion to her work with the congregation.
- His pastorly responsibilities extended beyond Sunday services to community outreach.
- The bishop praised the young minister's pastorly dedication to his flock.