mephistophelian
/ˌmɛfɪstəˈfiːliən/
adjective
- Having a cunning, evil, or devilish character, often with a mocking or sardonic quality.
- His mephistophelian smile made everyone uneasy.
- The villain gave a mephistophelian laugh as his plan unfolded.
- The story's mephistophelian character tempted the hero with dark promises.
- Relating to or resembling the demon Mephistopheles, especially in being fiendish or cynical.
- The painting depicted a mephistophelian figure with a sly grin.
- Her mephistophelian wit often left people unsure whether to laugh or be offended.
- The play's mephistophelian tone reflected its themes of temptation and corruption.
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