Definition of Mephistophelian in English:

Mephistophelian

(also Mephistophelean)

adjective ˌmɛfɪstəˈfiːlɪənˌmɛfɪstɒfɪˈliːənməˌfɪstəˈfiliən

Wicked; fiendish.
a Mephistophelian cackle
Example sentencesExamples
- Ben Castellano is a talented but unpublished writer who strikes a Mephistophelean bargain with his best friend Brice, a bestselling author suffering from writers' block since his acrimonious divorce.
- Max von Sydow gives a coolly Mephistophelean performance as Sam, the dapper, expatriate owner of a neon-lit gambling joint in the middle of a desert.
- His cleverly disguised off-cutters terrified batsmen, and a legend grew as cartoonists captured his Mephistophelean physiognomy and writers relished his deadly deeds.
- In the opera he is led on by a succession of sinister characters, all played in Mephistophelean fashion by the same baritone.
- The Scherzo is conducted with a gracefully Mephistophelean menace, and here, the members of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra show off their agility and precision.
Synonyms
diabolical, fiendish, devilish, demonic, demoniac, demoniacal

Origin

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

Rhymes

anthelion, Aristotelian, Aurelian, carnelian, chameleon, Karelian, Mendelian, Pelion, Sahelian

Definition of Mephistophelian in US English:

Mephistophelian

(also Mephistophelean)

adjectiveməˌfɪstəˈfiliənməˌfistəˈfēlēən

Wicked; fiendish.
a Mephistophelian cackle
Example sentencesExamples
- Max von Sydow gives a coolly Mephistophelean performance as Sam, the dapper, expatriate owner of a neon-lit gambling joint in the middle of a desert.
- The Scherzo is conducted with a gracefully Mephistophelean menace, and here, the members of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra show off their agility and precision.
- His cleverly disguised off-cutters terrified batsmen, and a legend grew as cartoonists captured his Mephistophelean physiognomy and writers relished his deadly deeds.
- In the opera he is led on by a succession of sinister characters, all played in Mephistophelean fashion by the same baritone.
- Ben Castellano is a talented but unpublished writer who strikes a Mephistophelean bargain with his best friend Brice, a bestselling author suffering from writers' block since his acrimonious divorce.
Synonyms
diabolical, fiendish, devilish, demonic, demoniac, demoniacal

Origin

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

词汇	Mephistophelian
释义	Definition of Mephistophelian in English: Mephistophelian (also Mephistophelean) adjective ˌmɛfɪstəˈfiːlɪənˌmɛfɪstɒfɪˈliːənməˌfɪstəˈfiliən Wicked; fiendish. a Mephistophelian cackle Example sentencesExamples Ben Castellano is a talented but unpublished writer who strikes a Mephistophelean bargain with his best friend Brice, a bestselling author suffering from writers' block since his acrimonious divorce. Max von Sydow gives a coolly Mephistophelean performance as Sam, the dapper, expatriate owner of a neon-lit gambling joint in the middle of a desert. His cleverly disguised off-cutters terrified batsmen, and a legend grew as cartoonists captured his Mephistophelean physiognomy and writers relished his deadly deeds. In the opera he is led on by a succession of sinister characters, all played in Mephistophelean fashion by the same baritone. The Scherzo is conducted with a gracefully Mephistophelean menace, and here, the members of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra show off their agility and precision. Synonyms diabolical, fiendish, devilish, demonic, demoniac, demoniacal Origin Mid 19th century: from Mephistopheles, an evil spirit to whom Faust, in the German legend, sold his soul. Rhymes anthelion, Aristotelian, Aurelian, carnelian, chameleon, Karelian, Mendelian, Pelion, Sahelian Definition of Mephistophelian in US English: Mephistophelian (also Mephistophelean) adjectiveməˌfɪstəˈfiliənməˌfistəˈfēlēən Wicked; fiendish. a Mephistophelian cackle Example sentencesExamples Max von Sydow gives a coolly Mephistophelean performance as Sam, the dapper, expatriate owner of a neon-lit gambling joint in the middle of a desert. The Scherzo is conducted with a gracefully Mephistophelean menace, and here, the members of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra show off their agility and precision. His cleverly disguised off-cutters terrified batsmen, and a legend grew as cartoonists captured his Mephistophelean physiognomy and writers relished his deadly deeds. In the opera he is led on by a succession of sinister characters, all played in Mephistophelean fashion by the same baritone. Ben Castellano is a talented but unpublished writer who strikes a Mephistophelean bargain with his best friend Brice, a bestselling author suffering from writers' block since his acrimonious divorce. Synonyms diabolical, fiendish, devilish, demonic, demoniac, demoniacal Origin Early 19th century: from Mephistopheles, an evil spirit to whom Faust, in the German legend, sold his soul.
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