About The Word Commanding
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Commanding
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What's The Definition Of Commanding?
[adj] not allowing contradiction or refusal; "spoke in commanding (or peremptory) tones"; "peremptory commands"
[adj] used of a height or viewpoint; "a commanding view of the ocean"; "looked up at the castle dominating the countryside"; "the balcony overlooking the ballroom" [adj] of the highest rank; used of persons; "the commanding officer" Synonyms | Synonyms for Commanding: dominating | high | imperative | overlooking | peremptory | ranking | superior | top-level | top-ranking Related Terms | Find terms related to Commanding: absolute | ascendant | at the head | authoritarian | authoritative | authorized | autocratic | boss | chief | clothed with authority | compelling | competent | consequential | considerable | controlling | decretal | decretive | decretory | dictating | directing | directive | directorial | directory | dominant | duly constituted | eminent | empowered | ex officio | general | governing | great | guiding | head | hegemonic | hegemonistic | imperative | important | in ascendancy | in charge | in chief | in the ascendant | influential | instructive | jussive | leading | managerial | managing | mandating | master | mighty | momentous | monocratic | obligating | official | paramount | peremptory | potent | powerful | preceptive | predominant | predominate | preeminent | prepollent | preponderant | preponderate | prepotent | prescriptive | prestigious | prevalent | prominent | puissant | ranking | regnant | regulating | regulative | regulatory | reigning | ruling | senior | sovereign | substantial | superior | supreme | totalitarian | weighty See Also | Commanding In Webster's Dictionary \Com*mand"ing\, a.
1. Exercising authority; actually in command; as, a
commanding officer.
2. Fitted to impress or control; as, a commanding look or
presence.
3. Exalted; overlooking; having superior strategic
advantages; as, a commanding position.
Syn: Authoritative; imperative; imperious.
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