mephistophelean Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil
    diabolical; diabolic; devilish; mephistophelian.
    • devilish schemes
    • the cold calculation and diabolic art of some statesmen
    • the diabolical expression on his face
    • a mephistophelian glint in his eye

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