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Devilish; crafty
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mephistophelean
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WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
adj. 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" [syn: devilish , diabolic ...
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Mephistophelean \Meph`is*to*phe"le*an\, Mephistophelian \Meph`is*to*phe"li*an\(? or ?), prop. a. Pertaining to, or resembling, the devil Mephistopheles, ``a crafty, scoffing, relentless fiend;'' devilish in character or aspect; crafty; showing ...
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
a. (alternative case form of Mephistophelean English)
Usage examples of mephistophelean.
Cagliostroin his big, red, Mephistophelean modeentered the Hellhole, grinning nastily, a body bag slung over his shoulder.
He had rich brown hair, large eyes, Mephistophelean eyebrows, and a pointed chin.
The Mephistophelean moustaches and beard were gone, and he was wearing a grease-smeared T-shirt with the motto: NOLI ME TANGERE SIN AMOR.
Star Trek, which takes place entirely in outer space or on other worlds, and features the benevolent Mephistophelean figure of Mr.