Definition

A magical spirit that can appear in human form and is often summoned to grant wishes or provide help to the person who calls it.

Example

In the story, the genie granted the young man three wishes.

Conversation

I just finished reading a book about a genie who grants wishes.

That sounds interesting! What kind of wishes did the genie grant?

He granted three wishes, but they always came with a twist.

I love stories like that! It makes you think about the consequences.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Genie → The word 'genie' comes from the Arabic 'jinn' (meaning spirit or supernatural being), which refers to a class of supernatural entities in Islamic mythology. The term was adapted into French as 'génie', meaning a spirit or genius, before entering English.

Memory Tip

Imagine a spirit or supernatural being ('jinn') that grants wishes — that's how you can remember that a genie is a magical entity.

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