Ingenue Definition & Meaning

ingenue
noun
  1. an actress who specializes in playing the role of an artless innocent young girl
  2. an artless innocent young girl (especially as portrayed on the stage)
  3. the role of an innocent artless young woman in a play

"Ingenue" in song lyrics

See how ingenue is used in real songs:

  • "lladro ingenue"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "ingenue"

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