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mephistopheles

Meph·i·stoph·e·les
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [mef-uh-stof-uh-leez]
    • /ˌmɛf əˈstɒf əˌliz/
    • /mˌefɪstˈɒfəlˌiːz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mef-uh-stof-uh-leez]
    • /ˌmɛf əˈstɒf əˌliz/

Definitions of mephistopheles word

  • noun mephistopheles Medieval Demonology. one of the seven chief devils and the tempter of Faust. 1
  • noun mephistopheles a devil in medieval mythology and the one to whom Faust sold his soul in the Faust legend 0
  • noun mephistopheles a devil in medieval legend and later literary and operatic works, to whom Faust, or Faustus, sells his soul for knowledge and power 0
  • noun mephistopheles a crafty, powerful, sardonic person 0
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Parts of speech for Mephistopheles

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
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mephistopheles popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Synonyms for mephistopheles

noun mephistopheles

  • rogue — a dishonest, knavish person; scoundrel.
  • scamp — an unscrupulous and often mischievous person; rascal; rogue; scalawag.
  • ogre — a monster in fairy tales and popular legend, usually represented as a hideous giant who feeds on human flesh.
  • imp — a little devil or demon; an evil spirit.
  • dastard — a contemptible sneaking coward
All 35 Synonyms of mephistopheles

Antonyms for mephistopheles

noun mephistopheles

  • humanitarian — having concern for or helping to improve the welfare and happiness of people.
  • god — the one Supreme Being, the creator and ruler of the universe.
  • friend — a person attached to another by feelings of affection or personal regard.
  • angel — Angels are spiritual beings that some people believe are God's servants in heaven.
  • lucifer — a proud, rebellious archangel, identified with Satan, who fell from heaven.
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