Genie

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒiːni/

Definitions of genie

noun a supernatural being, typically depicted as a magical spirit or powerful entity that can grant wishes

Example Sentences

A1 I found a magic lamp and a genie appeared.

A2 The genie granted me three wishes.

B1 The genie warned me to be careful what I wished for.

B2 The genie's powers were beyond my comprehension.

C1 The genie's presence filled the room with a sense of magic and wonder.

C2 The genie's ability to grant wishes was both a blessing and a curse.

Examples of genie in a Sentence

formal The genie granted the king three wishes as a token of gratitude.

informal I wish I had a genie to help me with all my chores.

slang If I had a genie, I'd be living my best life!

figurative The entrepreneur seemed to have a genie's touch when it came to making successful business decisions.

Grammatical Forms of genie

• past tense: genied
• plural: genies
• comparative: more genie
• superlative: most genie
• present tense: genies
• future tense: will genie
• perfect tense: have genied
• continuous tense: is genying
• singular: genie
• positive degree: genie
• infinitive: to genie
• gerund: genieing
• participle: genied

Origin and Evolution of genie

First Known Use: 1706 year

Language of Origin: Arabic

Story behind the word: The word 'genie' originated from the Arabic term 'jinni' which refers to a supernatural being or spirit.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'genie' has become synonymous with a magical being that grants wishes, popularized in Western culture through stories like Aladdin and the Magic Lamp.