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How to say: faustian

Spelling: Faustian Syllables  faustian
US accent
/fˈɔːstʃən/
UK accent
/fˈɔːstʃən/
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Definition

Definition — pertaining to or resembling or befitting Faust or Faustus especially in insatiably striving for worldly knowledge and power even at the price of spiritual values

e.g. “a Faustian pact with the Devil”

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