[ɛ̃.dʒəˈnyœ]

Definitions

1. noun

a young woman, especially one who is considered innocent and naive

“She was cast as the ingénue in the romantic comedy, playing the role of a wide-eyed college student.”

2. noun

a person, especially an actress or singer, who is considered to have a youthful or charming quality

“The ingénue of the opera brought a fresh and innocent voice to the performance.”

3. adjective

having or showing a youthful and charming quality

“The ingénue actress charmed the audience with her innocent and sweet demeanor.”