commanding
com·mand·ing
commanding · more commanding · most commanding
Tending to give commands, authoritarianTending to give commands, authoritarian.
UK/kəˈmɑːndɪŋ/US/kəˈmændɪŋ/
Meaning
3 sensesTending to give commands, authoritarian.
Impressively dominant; very good and impressive.
a commanding structure
a man with a commanding presence
Dominating from above, giving a wide view (of a place or position)
More definitions
- used of a height or viewpoint
Forms
more commanding, most commanding| Comparative | more commanding Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most commanding Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- used of a height or viewpoint:dominatingoverlooking
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form