Synonyms for

Genie

Verb / ˈdʒi:ni: / Another word for genie — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A genie is a magical creature that appears in fairy tales and can grant wishes to the person who frees them from a bottle or lamp.

Synonyms & similar words

djinni djinn jinnee jinni djinny djinn jinn spirit ghost apparition phantom specter wraith fairy elf sprite brownie imp goblin demon devil angel cherub seraph nymph

Synonyms by register

Informal

djinn jinn

Literary

spirit daemon

Common collocations

  • magic lamp
  • grant wishes
  • wish-granting
  • powerful genie
  • evil genie
  • genie in a bottle
  • summon a genie

Word family

noun genie

Usage note

The word 'genie' primarily refers to a supernatural creature from Arabian folklore, known for granting wishes. It is not typically used in a formal or academic context, nor does it have direct antonyms.

Example sentences

  1. The genie granted Aladdin three wishes.
  2. I dreamt of a genie who could grant all my wishes.
  3. The genie appeared out of the lamp and granted the old man's wish.
  4. The genie was trapped in the bottle for many years.
  5. The genie asked Aladdin what his first wish would be.

Quotes

  • "There's a genie in all of us." - Oprah Winfrey
  • "If you released the genie from the bottle, you can't put it back." - Tom Robbins
  • "We all have a genie within us waiting to grant our wishes." - Erik Weihenmayer

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