Meaning & use
Faust
A legendary figure who trades his soul to the devil in exchange for knowledge and worldly power.
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The legend of Faust has inspired operas, plays, and novels for centuries.
Critics compared the ambitious executive to Faust, willing to sacrifice everything for success.
A note on using this word
Faust is best known from Goethe's drama, and the adjective Faustian now describes any bargain that trades morals for gain.
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