noun
Uncommon
genie
JEE-nee
Genie (noun) means a supernatural spirit in Arabic and Islamic folklore, often invisible, capable of taking human or animal form. Example: “In the story, a genie grants the fisherman three wishes.”
noun
1
A supernatural spirit in Arabic and Islamic folklore, often invisible, capable of taking human or animal form.
"In the story, a genie grants the fisherman three wishes."
2
A magical being in stories who serves whoever controls the container it's bound to, typically granting wishes.
"The kids pretended the lamp had a genie trapped inside it."
"Once the genie is out of the bottle, there's no putting it back."
How to use genie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA magical wish-granting spirit from folklore, often pictured coming out of a lamp or bottle.
Common pairings
rub the lamp
genie in a bottle
grant a wish
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Word forms
- Plural
- genii, genies
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Etymology
From French génie, itself shaped to resemble Latin genius while translating Arabic jinnī.
Synonyms
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jinni
djinn
jinnee
djinni
djinny
Rhymes for genie
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What does “genie” mean?
The word “genie” means a supernatural spirit in Arabic and Islamic folklore, often invisible, capable of taking human or animal form. In plain terms, a magical wish-granting spirit from folklore, often pictured coming out of a lamp or bottle.
How do you pronounce “genie”?
“Genie” is pronounced JEE-nee (/ˈd͡ʒiː.ni/ in IPA).
How do you use “genie” in a sentence?
Here is “genie” used in a sentence: “In the story, a genie grants the fisherman three wishes.”
What part of speech is “genie”?
“Genie” is a noun.
Where does the word “genie” come from?
The word “genie” comes from Latin. From French génie, itself shaped to resemble Latin genius while translating Arabic jinnī.
Is “genie” a common word?
“Genie” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “genie” have?
“Genie” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a supernatural spirit in Arabic and Islamic folklore, often invisible, capable of taking human or animal form.
