26984 words

commanding

6 definitions • 5 examples
1
having the authority to give orders:

Examples:

a commanding officer
2
A commanding voice or manner seems to have authority and therefore demands your attention:

Examples:

his commanding presence
3
in a very successful position and likely to win or succeed:

Examples:

He has a commanding lead in the championships.
4
a position or view from which a lot of land can be seen:

Examples:

The house occupies a commanding position at the top of the valley.
5
having a position of authority or control:

Examples:

Her commanding officer said her performance was excellent.
6
A commanding voice or manner is one that seems to have authority and therefore gets your attention.

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