Genie: meaning, definitions and examples

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genie

 

[ หˆdส’iหni ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

djinn, jinn, spirit

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gรชnio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคฟเคจเฅเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dschinn

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะถะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dลผin

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ธใƒผใƒ‹ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gรฉnie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ genio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท cin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€๋‹ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌูู†ู‘ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dลพin

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dลพin

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฒพ็ต (jฤซnglรญng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dลพin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ andinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฏแƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ genio

Word origin

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.