commanding

adjective
UK: /kəˈmɑːndɪŋ/
US: /kəˈmændɪŋ/

  1. Having an imposing appearance; attracting attention and respect.

    1. The commanding officer stood tall and proud.
    2. The actress possesses a commanding presence that captivates audiences immediately.

  2. In a position of command; controlling.

    1. She has a commanding role in the company now.
    2. The general had a commanding view of the battlefield from the hill.

  3. Inspiring respect due to skill or talent.

    1. His commanding performance won him the award.
    2. She delivered a commanding speech, silencing all her critics and showing her expertise.

Synonyms

controlling dominant imposing authoritative impressive
commanding verb

  1. Present participle of command: giving an order.

    1. He was commanding the troops to advance.
    2. She was commanding attention with her vibrant outfit and confident attitude.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "commanding" in English means: Having an imposing appearance; attracting attention and respect., In a position of command; controlling., Inspiring respect due to skill or talent..

The phonetic transcription of "commanding" is /kəˈmɑːndɪŋ/ in British English and /kəˈmændɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "commanding": controlling, dominant, imposing, authoritative, impressive.

Example usage of "commanding": "The commanding officer stood tall and proud.". More examples on the page.