Faustian

Origin

Eponymous to Johann Georg Faust, German magician and alchemist + -ian.

Full definition of Faustian

Adjective

1. Of or pertaining to Faust, especially his abandonment of values in order to pursue knowledge.He was a truly Faustian archaeologist, not above sleeping with other researchers to find out what leads they were following.

Derived terms

• Faustian bargain