1. a spirit or magical being in Islamic and Arabian folklore, often depicted as powerful and capable of granting wishes
Usage: often capitalized when referring to a specific genie in stories; plural: genies or genii
2. a person of extraordinary intellectual or creative power; a genius
Usage: informal; less common than 'genius'

Examples

• In the story of Aladdin, the genie grants three wishes to whoever rubs the magic lamp.
• The genie emerged from the lamp in a cloud of blue smoke.
• She was a genie with numbers and could solve complex equations in her head.
• According to Arabian folklore, a genie could be either good or evil.
• The genie promised to fulfill all of the young man's desires.
• He was considered a genie in the field of music composition.