faustian

Relating to or resembling the legend of Faust, especially in involving a deal with the devil or a pursuit of knowledge, power, or pleasure at the cost of spiritual or moral integrity.

• 🇵🇹Relativo à lenda de Fausto ou que lembra essa lenda, especialmente no que diz respeito a um pacto com o diabo ou à busca de conhecimento, poder ou prazer ao custo da integridade espiritual ou moral.

1. Relating to Faust C2 formal

   Pertaining to or resembling Faust, especially in the relentless pursuit of knowledge, power, or material gain, often at the cost of spiritual or moral values.

   • The scientist's Faustian bargain with the corporation compromised his ethics.
   • Her Faustian ambition drove her to sacrifice her personal relationships for career success.
   • The novel explores the Faustian theme of trading one's soul for worldly achievements.

   🇵🇹Faustiano

• more faustian comparative form
• most faustian superlative form