Words Like COMMANDING
    
   We have put together a list of words that are similar to COMMANDING.
    
    
    
        
            4 Alternative Words Similar to commanding
   
            
               
            
            
        
       
    
    
        5 examples of commanding
           
        
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        a commanding officer
    
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        a commanding look or presence
    
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        a commanding position
    
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        the balcony overlooking the ballroom
    
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        looked up at the castle dominating the countryside
    
       
    
    
        10 definitions of commanding
           
        
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        Exercising authority; actually in command.
    
    
    
 
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        Fitted to impress or control.
    
    
    
 
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        Exalted; overlooking; having superior strategic advantages.
    
    
    
 
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        used of a height or viewpoint
    
    
    
 
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        Having command; controlling.
    
    
    
 
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        Dominating, as by magnitude or position:  took a commanding lead at the polls; a commanding view of the ocean. 
    
    
    
 
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        Directing with authority; invested with authority; governing; bearing rule; exercising authority: as, a commanding officer.
    
    
    
 
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        Of great or controlling importance; powerful; paramount: as, commanding influence.
    
    
    
 
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        Dominating; overlooking a wide region without obstruction: as, a commanding eminence.
    
    
    
 
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        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.