Vocabulary Entry

faustian

|adjective

adjective

Relating to or resembling the character Faust, especially in the context of making a pact with the devil or sacrificing moral integrity for knowledge or power.

Example Sentences

"His faustian ambition led him to make choices that compromised his values."

"The novel explores the faustian themes of greed and desire for power."

"She found herself in a faustian bargain, trading her soul for success."