Synonyms

genie

American

[jee-nee] / ˈdʒi ni /

noun

Islamic Mythology. jinn.
a spirit, often appearing in human form, that when summoned by a person carries out the wishes of the summoner.
any spirit; demon.

genie ¹ British

/ ˈdʒiːnɪ /

noun

(in fairy tales and stories) a servant who appears by magic and fulfils a person's wishes
another word for jinni

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Genie ² British

/ ˈdʒiːnɪ /

noun

an award given by the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television in recognition of Canadian cinematic achievements

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Etymology

Origin of genie

1645–55; < French génie < Latin genius; genius

Example Sentences

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That statement might be laughable to anyone who experienced his 2019 output, which includes both his visually stupefying turn as the genie in the live-action version of “Aladdin” and “Gemini Man.”

From Salon

He also revealed he had been dubbed "Sheenie the genie" by his youngest daughter Mabli after his role in Swansea Grand Theatre's Christmas pantomime, Aladdin.

From BBC

I wouldn’t have been more pleased if I had found a bottle with a genie in it.

From Literature

The slightest hope the book might somehow be a wishing genie vanished.

From Literature

The back features a genie’s lamp resting on an open book and a feathered quill with an olive branch in the background—symbols of peace, knowledge and learning.

From The Wall Street Journal

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