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INGENUE
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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:
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)
