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

They fought over it for almost two years, and it took some Solomonic doing to pull off.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 13, 2022

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

From Seattle Times • Jul. 1, 2022

“We ask for wisdom, you know, we do the Solomonic thing — the good part of Solomon,” she said, referring to the Israelite king regarded in Scriptures as the wisest man who ever lived.

From Washington Times • Nov. 24, 2021

They were ignorant; they became intelligent, finally reaching that period of supremacy and power witnessed in the Solomonic sovereignty.

From The Promulgation of Universal Peace by `Abdu'l-Bahá