Appear bright and striking Crossword Clue

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Appear bright and striking Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. bulge outward
2. drink down entirely
(noun)
1. an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
2. music of general appeal to teenagers; a bland watered-down version of rock’n’roll with more rhythm and harmony and an emphasis on romantic love
(adjective)
1. (of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people)

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

STRIKING (noun)
1. the physical coming together of two or more things
2. the act of contacting one thing with another
STRIKING (adjective)
1. sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
2. having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
BRIGHT (adjective)
1. clear and sharp and ringing
2. not made dim or less bright
BRIGHT (adverb)
1. with brightness

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