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

In contrast, Barrett says, American judges, including Supreme Court justices, must apply the rules found “in the Constitution and legislation,” without consideration of their personal values, no matter how Solomonic they may seem.

From Slate • Sep. 5, 2025

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

From Seattle Times • Jul. 1, 2022

Young men and women just out of their teens became visa officers, forced to make Solomonic decisions that would determine the path of life of thousands of men, women and children.

From New York Times • Nov. 7, 2021

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

The Song of Songs was understood allegorically,—a fact which, in addition to its supposed Solomonic authorship, determined its adoption.

From The Canon of the Bible by Davidson, Samuel