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Mephistopheles

Noun

Sense 1: In folklore and literature, Mephistopheles is depicted as a cunning and malevolent demon who often acts as a servant or agent of the devil.

Example sentence: In Faust, Mephistopheles tempts the protagonist with worldly pleasures in exchange for his soul.

Noun

Sense 2: Informally, Mephistopheles can refer to a sly or deceptive person.

Example sentence: Jane is a real Mephistopheles; she always tricks people into doing things for her own benefit.

Adjective

Sense 1: Used to describe something devilish, evil, or diabolical in nature.

Example sentence: The eerie atmosphere in the haunted house gave it a Mephistopheles charm.