Genie — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈjē-nē/ ge·nie

Meaning & Definition of Genie

Genie (noun)

  1. jinni
  2. a magic spirit believed to take human form and serve the person who calls it

Genie (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a magic spirit that looks like a person, often lives in a lamp or bottle, and serves the person who calls it

    "He rubbed the magic lamp to summon the genie."

    similar: afreet, jinni, cacodemon, demon, devil, fiend, ghost, ghoul, ghoulie, imp, shaitan, hag (archaic), lamia, vampire, incubus, nightmare, succubus, apparition, banshee, bogey, bugbear, familiar, familiar spirit, genius, phantasm, phantom, poltergeist, shade, shadow, specter, spook, vision, wraith, brownie, dwarf, elf, faerie, fairy, fay, gnome, goblin, gremlin, hobgoblin, kobold, leprechaun, pixie, puck, sprite, troll, monster, ogre
    opposite: angel

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Genie

The most common words with a similar meaning to Genie:

Archaic: hag
afreet, jinni, cacodemon, demon, devil, fiend, ghost, ghoul, ghoulie, imp, shaitan, lamia, vampire, incubus, nightmare, succubus, apparition, banshee, bogey, bugbear, familiar, familiar spirit, genius, phantasm, phantom, poltergeist, shade, shadow, specter, spook, vision, wraith, brownie, dwarf, elf, faerie, fairy, fay, gnome, goblin

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Genie

Words with the opposite meaning of Genie:

angel

Word Forms of Genie

Inflections: genies, genii

Origin & Etymology of Genie

French génie, from Arabic jinnī

First known use: 1706

Frequently Asked Questions about Genie

What does "Genie" mean?

"Genie" means jinni. As a noun, it is defined as: jinni.

What is another word for "Genie"?

Other words for "Genie" include afreet, jinni, cacodemon, demon, devil, fiend, ghost and ghoul. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Genie" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Genie"?

There are 51 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Genie". Common alternatives include afreet, jinni, cacodemon, demon, devil, fiend, ghost, ghoul, ghoulie and imp.

What is the opposite of "Genie"?

Antonyms of "Genie" include angel.

How do you use "Genie" in a sentence?

Examples of "Genie" in a sentence: "He rubbed the magic lamp to summon the genie.".

Is "Genie" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Genie" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Genie"?

"Genie" is pronounced /ˈjē-nē/ and divided into syllables as ge·nie.

What is the origin of the word "Genie"?

"Genie" comes from French génie, from Arabic jinnī. First known use: 1706.