Salomonic

Meanings

1. 1adjectivebefore a nounformalrare

   Relating to King Solomon of the Bible, or resembling his legendary wisdom.

   Grammar: Usually comes before a noun: a Salomonic judgment. Often capitalized.

   Patterns

   • a Salomonic decision
   • Salomonic wisdom
   • a Salomonic judgment

   The elders praised his Salomonic wisdom in settling the quarrel.

   She gave a Salomonic judgment that satisfied both sides.

   The poem describes the Salomonic temple in rich detail.

2. 2adjectivebefore a nounformalfigurativerare

   Describing a clever solution that settles a dispute by treating both sides fairly.

   Grammar: Used mainly of decisions or judgments; usually capitalized.

   Patterns

   • a Salomonic solution
   • a Salomonic ruling

   Dividing the land equally was a Salomonic solution to the family feud.

   The committee's Salomonic ruling gave each department half the budget.

Common combinations

Salomonic wisdom

People admired her Salomonic wisdom in difficult disputes.

a Salomonic judgment

His Salomonic judgment ended the argument peacefully.

a Salomonic solution

Splitting the prize was a Salomonic solution.

the Salomonic temple

Scholars debate the design of the Salomonic temple.

Synonyms and how they differ

wise

A general word for good judgment; 'Salomonic' specifically suggests the legendary wisdom of King Solomon.

judicious

Formal and means showing good sense; it does not carry the biblical or legendary reference.

Solomonic

The far more common spelling of the same word; 'Salomonic' is a rare variant.

Word family

Solomon proper noun

The biblical king famous for his wisdom.

Solomonic adjective

The standard spelling of the same adjective.

Commonly confused: Salomonic or Solomonic? Salomonic or salmon?

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