Meaning & use
Commanding
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Having an impressive, authoritative manner or position that inspires respect or control.
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The general had a commanding presence that silenced the room.
The castle stood on a commanding hilltop overlooking the entire valley.
A note on using this word
Also functions as a verb, the present participle of "command," meaning to give orders or have control over.
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2. verb
Giving orders; having control or authority over.
She is commanding the entire operation from headquarters.
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