1. in a manner relating to the countryside or rural life
2. in a manner relating to the spiritual care and guidance of a congregation
Usage: religious context

Examples

• The novel was written pastorally, depicting simple farm life.
• The landscape was pastorally beautiful with rolling hills and sheep.
• The priest served pastorally for over thirty years.
• She spoke pastorally to comfort the grieving family.
• The painting portrayed the scene pastorally with shepherds and meadows.
• He counseled pastorally, offering spiritual guidance to his parishioners.