Solomonic

American  

[sol-uh-mon-ik] / ˌsɒl əˈmɒn ɪk /

Also Solomonian

adjective

1. of or relating to King Solomon.

2. wise or reasonable in character.

   a Solomonic decision.

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Other Word Forms

• pre-Solomonic
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of Solomonic

First recorded in 1715–25; Solomon + -ic

Example Sentences

Unfortunately, she chose to make this Solomonic pronouncement at the University of Louisville’s McConnell Center.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 1, 2022

All these years out, Kruger’s image — a Solomonic view of a woman’s face, whose halves, in their contrasting tones, seem as if they are being pulled apart — continues to pack a punch.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2022

These are the Solomonic questions at the core of the conflict between two sides each working for noble ends.

From Washington Times • Nov. 20, 2019

In her original ruling, and then in an unusual second, clarifying one that she issued two weeks later, Haikala made it clear she was attempting a Solomonic solution.

From New York Times • Sep. 6, 2017

In fact, the symbols of Freemasonry are Solomonic, and its religion was derived from the ancient priesthood.

From The Symbolism of Freemasonry by Mackey, Albert G.