genie

[ jee-nee ]

noun

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

genie

¹

/ ˈdʒiːnɪ /

noun

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

Genie

²

/ ˈdʒiːnɪ /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of genie¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of genie¹

C18: from French génie, from Arabic jinni demon, influenced by Latin genius attendant spirit; see genius

Example Sentences

"When it comes to social justice, you can't put the genie back in the bottle," Lily Burana, author of "Grace for Amateurs," told me.

From Salon

Long: Being able to grant wishes like a genie, but I grant wishes to people who don’t even know I’m listening, sort of like a magical guardian ghost.

From Los Angeles Times

After all, giants, witches, and genies were one thing.

From Literature

It may be hard to push the genie back into the bottle, however.

From Salon

Trump admitted he wanted to use the Justice Department against his enemies if re-elected, saying the “genie” had already been let “out of the box.”

From Salon