jinni

/ˈdʒiːni/ or /ˈdʒɪni/

Definitions

1. noun

A supernatural being from pre-Islamic Arabian mythology, typically depicted as a mischievous spirit, often associated with magic and shape-shifting.

“In the story, the jinni granted the wishes of its master, but soon grew tired of its servitude.”

Synonyms

  • djinn
  • genie

Antonyms

  • angel
  • mortal