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ingenue

/ɪnˈdʒɛnuː/ noun · British & US
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What does ingenue mean?

noun

A young woman of innocent and naive appearance, especially one who plays a naive or innocent character in a play or film. A person who is inexperienced or naive in a particular area.

Example

"The ingenue in the romantic comedy played her role with charm and wit."

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