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Faustian: Meaning and Definition of
Faus•ti•an
Pronunciation: (fou'stē-un), [key] — adj.
- of, pertaining to, or characteristic of Faust: a Faustian novel.
- sacrificing spiritual values for power, knowledge, or material gain: a Faustian pact with the Devil.
- characterized by spiritual dissatisfaction or torment.
- possessed with a hunger for knowledge or mastery.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.