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ingenue
Ingenue (noun) means a young woman who seems innocent and has little experience of the world.
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1
A young woman who seems innocent and has little experience of the world.
2
A stage or film role of an innocent young woman, or the actress who plays it.
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Etymology
Borrowed from French ingénue, the feminine form of ingénu (‘guileless’), which traces back originally to Latin ingenuus (‘ingenuous’).
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What is the meaning of ingenue?
"ingenue" (noun) means a young woman who seems innocent and has little experience of the world.
What is the opposite of ingenue?
The opposite of "ingenue" is femme fatale.
What are the different meanings of ingenue?
"ingenue" has 2 main meanings: 1. A young woman who seems innocent and has little experience of the world; 2. A stage or film role of an innocent young woman, or the actress who plays it.
