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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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Etymology

Origin of Solomonic

First recorded in 1715–25; Solomon + -ic


Example Sentences

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The treatment of pepperpot itself clearly involved some Solomonic choices, given that Mr. Weaver limits his sample recipes to three.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

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

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

"The time to go sword fishin' is when sword fish are due," he insisted with Solomonic wisdom.

From Cape Cod and All the Pilgrim Land, June 1922, Volume 6, Number 4 A Monthly Magazine Devoted to the Interests of Southeastern Massachusetts by Various

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