ingenue Meaning & Definition
/ˈɑnʒənu/
What Does Ingenue Mean?
Ingenue is used as a noun meaning An innocent, unsophisticated, naïve, wholesome girl or young woman. It can also mean A dramatic role of such a woman; an actress playing such a role.
Quick Facts About Ingenue
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈɑnʒənu/ |
| Plural | ingenues |
Ingenue Definition (Noun)
- An innocent, unsophisticated, naïve, wholesome girl or young woman.
- A dramatic role of such a woman; an actress playing such a role.
- Misspelling of ingenu.
Synonyms of Ingenue
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Ingenue synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
ingenue (plural ingenues)
Words That Rhyme With Ingenue
Origin of Ingenue
Borrowed from French ingénue, the feminine form of ingénu (“guileless”), originally from the Latin ingenuus (“ingenuous”).