genie

/ˈdʒini/
noun
  1. A magical spirit in Middle Eastern folklore, often living in a lamp or bottle and granting wishes when released.
    • In the story, the genie could not make anyone fall in love.
    • The genie appeared from the lamp and offered the boy three wishes.
    • She rubbed the old oil lamp, hoping a genie would come out.
  2. A person or thing that has great power or influence, often suddenly or unexpectedly.
    • Once the rumor was out, it was like a genie that could not be put back in the bottle.
    • The CEO acted like a genie, solving problems with a single decision.
    • The new technology was like a genie that changed the whole industry overnight.
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