shepherdly

English

Etymology

shepherd +‎ -ly

Adjective

shepherdly (comparative more shepherdly, superlative most shepherdly)

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

   (Can we find and add a quotation of Jeremy Taylor to this entry?)

2. Taking care of a group or flock, as a shepherd does.
   • 1998, Robert L. Thomas, Understanding spiritual gifts (page 196)

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

Synonyms

• shepherdlike

Antonyms

• unshepherdly