Ingenue: meaning, definitions and examples

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ingenue

[ ˈɪn.dʒə.nuː ]

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acting

An innocent or unsophisticated young woman, especially in a play or film.

Synonyms

innocent, naive, unsophisticated

Examples of usage

She often played the ingenue in romantic comedies.
The actress was typecast as the ingenue due to her youthful appearance.

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fashion

A young woman who is endearingly innocent or unsophisticated.

Synonyms

innocent, naive, sweet

Examples of usage

The designer's collection was inspired by the image of a modern ingenue.
She captured the essence of an ingenue with her delicate and feminine designs.

Translations

Translations of the word "ingenue" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ingênua

🇮🇳 भोली-भाली लड़की

🇩🇪 Naive

🇮🇩 gadis polos

🇺🇦 наївна

🇵🇱 naiwna

🇯🇵 無邪気な少女（むじゃきなしょうじょ）

🇫🇷 ingénue

🇪🇸 ingenua

🇹🇷 saf kız

🇰🇷 순진한 소녀

🇸🇦 ساذجة

🇨🇿 naivní

🇸🇰 naivná

🇨🇳 天真的少女

🇸🇮 naivna

🇮🇸 sakleysi

🇰🇿 аңғал

🇬🇪 მარტივი

🇦🇿 saf

🇲🇽 ingenua

Word origin

The word 'ingenue' originated in the 19th century from the French word 'ingénu', meaning 'ingenuous' or 'innocent'. It was first used in the context of theater to describe a character type of a young, innocent woman. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass a broader meaning of a sweet and naive young woman, often portrayed in various forms of media.