Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: genie
IPA transcription: [dʒ'ini]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: genie, jinni, jinnee, djinni, djinny, djinn
    Meaning: (Islam) an invisible spirit mentioned in the Koran and believed by Muslims to inhabit the earth and influence mankind by appearing in the form of humans or animals
Usage examples
  • The genie then returned, and carried him to his own home.
  • So I coax it down again, as the fisherman coaxed the genie.
  • When Aladdin gave these commands to the genie, the sun was set.
  • He took the lamp, which he carried about him, rubbed it, and presently the genie appeared.
  • Lay one down immediately." The genie disappeared, and Aladdin saw what he desired executed in an instant.
  • As soon as he dismounted, he retired to his own chamber, took the lamp, and summoned the genie as usual, who professed his allegiance.
  • It was more as though some genie of the forest-clad hills wandered through the mists, singing as he went with the joy of his possessions.
  • The genie led him through all the apartments, where he found officers and slaves, habited according to their rank and the services to which they were appointed.
  • The sultan and I expected but death, when we heard a cry of "Victory! Victory!" and instantly the princess appeared in her natural shape, but the genie was reduced to a heap of ashes.
  • The genie then showed him the treasury, which was opened by a treasurer, where Aladdin saw large vases of different sizes, piled up to the top with money, ranged all round the chamber.