Ingenue (Noun)
Meaning 1
The role of an innocent artless young woman in a play.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
An actress who specializes in playing the role of an artless innocent young girl.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The young actress's breakout role as an ingenue in the period drama catapulted her to stardom overnight.
- Audrey Hepburn's iconic portrayal of Holly Golightly showcased her versatility as an ingenue and a sophisticated woman.
- In the 1950s, actresses like Doris Day and Debbie Reynolds often played the role of the ingenue in romantic comedies.
- The director specifically cast the newcomer as the ingenue in his latest film, hoping to capitalize on her fresh-faced charm.
- As a seasoned ingenue, the actress had mastered the art of conveying vulnerability and innocence on screen.
Hypernyms
Meaning 3
An artless innocent young girl (especially as portrayed on the stage).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.