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MEPHISTOPHELEAN

\mˈɛfɪstˌɒfɪlˌi͡ən], \mˈɛfɪstˌɒfɪlˌi‍ən], \m_ˈɛ_f_ɪ_s_t_ˌɒ_f_ɪ_l_ˌiə_n]\

Definitions of MEPHISTOPHELEAN

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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"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

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"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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