ingenue

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English

Pronunciation

IPA /ˌænʒeɪˈnjuː/

Noun

ingenue noun

An innocent, unsophisticated, naïve, wholesome girl or young woman.
A dramatic role of such a woman; an actress playing such a role.

Related terms

Synonyms

ingénue nymph sweet young thing pucelle plain jane girl nymphette damsel woman child puella everygirl good girl lass girlie subdebutante womanchild

Associated

heroine broadway roles opposite actress romantic drama starred role cast comedy

Rhymes

blue slew subdue pursue true view construe hitherto eschew purview

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