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Mephistophelian

(also Mephistophelean)
Definition of Mephistophelian

adjective

  • wicked; fiendish:a Mephistophelian cackle

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Mephistopheles, an evil spirit to whom Faust, in the German legend, sold his soul

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Definition of Mephistophelian in the US English dictionary
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