ingénue
noun
UK/ˈæ̃n.ʒeɪ.nuː/
US/ˈæn.ʒə.nuː/
Definitions of ingénue noun
- Countable
a naive and innocent young woman, especially as portrayed in films or plays
She first made her mark in Hollywood as an ingénue.
The actress perfectly portrayed the ingénue in the play.
At that age, her youthful charm made her ideal for playing ingénue roles.