commanding
adjective/kəˈmɑːndɪŋ/
/kəˈmændɪŋ/
- [only before noun] in a position of authority that allows you to give formal orders
- Who is your commanding officer?
- [usually before noun] if you are in a commanding position or have a commanding lead, you are likely to win a race or competition
- [usually before noun] powerful and making people admire and obey you
- a commanding figure/presence/voice
- [only before noun] if a building is in a commanding position or has a commanding view, you can see the area around very well from it
- The castle occupies a commanding position on a hill.
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