mephistophelian Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective satellite showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil
mephistophelean; diabolical; diabolic; devilish.
- devilish schemes
- the cold calculation and diabolic art of some statesmen
- the diabolical expression on his face
- a mephistophelian glint in his eye
WordNet
Meph`is*to*phe"li*an adjective
Definitions
Pertaining to, or resembling, the devil Mephistopheles, "a crafty, scoffing, relentless fiend;" devilish; crafty.
