Genie: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ง
genie
[ หdสiหni ]
mythology
A genie is a spirit often portrayed as a small, magical, wish-granting being that can be found in folklore and fairy tales. Genies are usually depicted as living in lamps or bottles and being able to grant three wishes to the person who releases them.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The genie granted Aladdin three wishes.
- She rubbed the lamp and out came a genie.
- The genie warned Aladdin to be careful what he wished for.
modern culture
In modern culture, a genie is often used as a metaphor for a powerful and magical force that can fulfill desires or make dreams come true. It is commonly associated with the idea of granting wishes or providing solutions to difficult situations.
Synonyms
magical being, miracle worker, wish granter
Examples of usage
- She felt like a genie had granted her wish when she got the job.
- The technology seemed like a genie that could solve all their problems.
Translations
Translations of the word "genie" in other languages:
๐ต๐น gรชnio
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคจเฅเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Dschinn
๐ฎ๐ฉ jin
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะถะธะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ dลผin
๐ฏ๐ต ใธใผใใผ
๐ซ๐ท gรฉnie
๐ช๐ธ genio
๐น๐ท cin
๐ฐ๐ท ์ง๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌูููู
๐จ๐ฟ dลพin
๐ธ๐ฐ dลพin
๐จ๐ณ ็ฒพ็ต (jฤซnglรญng)
๐ธ๐ฎ dลพin
๐ฎ๐ธ andinn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะธะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แฏแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ cin
๐ฒ๐ฝ genio
Etymology
The word 'genie' comes from the French 'gรฉnie', which in turn comes from the Latin 'genius' meaning 'guardian spirit' or 'spirit of a place'. The concept of genies originated in Middle Eastern folklore and Islamic mythology, where they were known as 'jinn'. Over time, the idea of genies evolved and became popularized in Western culture through stories like 'Aladdin and the Magic Lamp'.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #26,841, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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