Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
genie
noun
/ˈdʒiːni/
Definition
A supernatural being often depicted as granting wishes.
Examples
- The genie emerged from the lamp and granted him three wishes.
- In many tales, a genie is bound to serve the person who releases it from its imprisonment.
Meaning
Genies are magical creatures found in folklore, particularly in Middle Eastern stories, known for serving humans and granting them three wishes.
Synonyms
- spirit
- phantom
- jinn
