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

See Examples For:

Solomonic

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

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 what seems to a layman extra-judicial behavior, except in the Solomonic sense, she will go the extra mile, and then another mile for good measure, to help those who need her.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2019

"That is what I call Solomonic jurisprudence," exclaimed the philosopher.

From Bohemians of the Latin Quarter by Murger, Henry