Associations to the word «Ingénue»
Noun
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Wiktionary
INGENUE, noun. An innocent, unsophisticated, naïve, wholesome girl or young woman.
INGENUE, noun. A dramatic role of such a woman; an actress playing such a role.
INGENUE, noun. (rare) An innocent, unsophisticated, naïve, wholesome person.
INGÉNUE, noun. Alternative spelling of ingenue
Dictionary definition
INGENUE, noun. An actress who specializes in playing the role of an artless innocent young girl.
INGENUE, noun. An artless innocent young girl (especially as portrayed on the stage).
INGENUE, noun. The role of an innocent artless young woman in a play.
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