👩ingenue

noun
/ˈænʒənuː/

Meaning

an innocent, naïve young woman, especially as represented in literature or theater

Example Sentences

She played the role of the ingénue in the play with great charm.

Synonyms

naïve girl, innocent, young woman, damsel

Antonyms

sophisticate, cynic

Collocations

innocent ingénue, naïve ingénue, role of ingénue

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