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mephistophelian

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Meph·i·stoph·e·les  (mf-stf-lz) also Me·phis·to (m-fst)
n.
The devil in the Faust legend to whom Faust sold his soul.
Me·phisto·phele·an, Me·phisto·pheli·an (m-fst-fl-n, -flyn, mf-st-) adj.
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Adj.1.mephistophelian - showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil; "devilish schemes"; "the cold calculation and diabolic art of some statesmen"; "the diabolical expression on his face"; "a mephistophelian glint in his eye"
devilish, diabolic, diabolical, mephistophelean
evil - morally bad or wrong; "evil purposes"; "an evil influence"; "evil deeds"
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