Words Like COMMANDING

We have put together a list of words that are similar to COMMANDING.

4 Alternative Words Similar to commanding

1 Dominating Adjective      Synonym Words Like Dominating
2 Overlooking Adjective      Synonym Words Like Overlooking
3 High Adjective      Similar Words Like High
4 Exalted Adjective      Synonym Words Like Exalted

5 examples of commanding

1 a commanding officer
2 a commanding look or presence
3 a commanding position
4 the balcony overlooking the ballroom
5 looked up at the castle dominating the countryside

10 definitions of commanding

1 Exercising authority; actually in command.
2 Fitted to impress or control.
3 Exalted; overlooking; having superior strategic advantages.
4 used of a height or viewpoint
5 Having command; controlling.
6 Dominating, as by magnitude or position: took a commanding lead at the polls; a commanding view of the ocean.
7 Directing with authority; invested with authority; governing; bearing rule; exercising authority: as, a commanding officer.
8 Of great or controlling importance; powerful; paramount: as, commanding influence.
9 Dominating; overlooking a wide region without obstruction: as, a commanding eminence.
10 Pertaining to or characteristic of a commander, or of one born or fitted to command; characterized by great dignity; compelling respect, deference, obedience, etc.: as, a man of commanding address; commanding eloquence.
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