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   commanding

   /kəˈmɑːndɪŋ/

   adjective

   • 1. (in military contexts) having a position of authority: "a commanding officer"
   • ▪ indicating or expressing authority; imposing: "a man of commanding presence" Similar authoritativemasterfulassertiveconfidentfirmemphaticinsistentimperativeimposingimpressivebossyperemptoryautocraticimperiousmagisteriallordlyhigh-handedoverbearingdomineeringdictatorialdominatingbullishforcefulinformal:pushynot backward in coming forwardrare:pushful
   • ▪ possessing or giving superior strength: "a commanding 13–6 lead" Similar dominantdominatingcontrollingsuperiorpowerfulprominentadvantageousfavourablepreferablemore desirablemost desirablerare:prepotentprepollent
   • 2. (of a place or position) dominating from above; giving a wide view of an area: "the castle is built in a commanding position on a hill looking out over the sea"

   Derivatives

   • 1. commandingly adverb

   Scrabble Points: 18

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOMMANDING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   COMMANDING definition: 1. having the authority to give orders: 2. A commanding voice or manner seems to have authority…. Learn more.

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     COMMANDING meaning: 1. having the authority to give orders:...

   • Commandingly

     COMMANDINGLY definition: 1. in a way that shows authority...

   • Znaczenie Commanding, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     commanding definicja: 1. having the authority to give...

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3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › commandingCommanding Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of commanding as an adjective that describes something that draws attention, priority, or difficulty to overcome. Find synonyms, example sentences, word history, and related phrases of commanding.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › commandingcommanding adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of commanding adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › commandingCOMMANDING Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Commanding definition: being in command. See examples of COMMANDING used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCOMMANDING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of commanding as an adjective, with synonyms, pronunciation, examples and word frequency. Find out how to use commanding to describe someone or something that is powerful, confident, authoritative or overlooking.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › commandingCommanding - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Something that's commanding is lofty, high, or impressive. Your thirtieth-floor apartment gives you a commanding view of the city.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › commandingCommanding - definition of commanding by The Free Dictionary

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   Commanding means having command, controlling, or dominating, as by magnitude or position. Find the origin, usage, and examples of commanding and related words in English and Spanish.