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INGENUE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

The role of an innocent artless young woman in a play

Classified under:

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents

Hypernyms ("ingenue" is a kind of...):

character; part; persona; role; theatrical role (an actor's portrayal of someone in a play)

Sense 2

Meaning:

An artless innocent young girl (especially as portrayed on the stage)

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Hypernyms ("ingenue" is a kind of...):

juvenile; juvenile person (a young person, not fully developed)

Sense 3

Meaning:

An actress who specializes in playing the role of an artless innocent young girl

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Hypernyms ("ingenue" is a kind of...):

actor; histrion; player; role player; thespian (a theatrical performer)

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