- an artless, innocent, unworldly girl or young woman: Navy and cocoa browns are good neutrals for the ingénue, and the right creamy beige or pearl gray are good choices for her more classic outfits.
- the role of a young, innocent, and appealing character in a play, movie, TV show, etc., typically a female role.
- an actress or actor who plays such a role or specializes in playing such roles.
- a young actress or actor:At the awards event, natural diamonds were the gemstone of choice for both Hollywood ingenues and veterans alike.
- a young, inexperienced person: The ailing leader Kim Jong Il sought to transfer power to his youngest son, a political ingenue in his 20s.
- an artless, innocent, or inexperienced girl or young woman
