| GENIE | Genie
- Parts of Speech: Noun
- Definition: A supernatural being, typically depicted as a spirit confined to an object, that may grant wishes when summoned.
- Pronunciations: US: /ˈdʒiːni/; UK: /ˈdʒiːni/
- Origin and Usage: The word "genie" comes from the Arabic word "jinni," which means "demon" or "spirit." Genies are commonly depicted in Middle Eastern folklore and Islamic mythology as supernatural beings that can grant wishes to those who possess their magical lamps or bottles. The concept of genies has been popularized in Western culture through various forms of media, including literature, film, and television.
- Synonyms: Jinn, spirit, demon, supernatural being
- Related Words: Magic, fairy, witch, ghost, demon
- Example Sentences:
- Aladdin rubbed the lamp and a genie appeared, offering to grant him three wishes.
- The genie in the bottle granted the old mans wish to be young again.
- She felt like she had a genie on her side when she won the lottery.
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