com|mand´ing|ness

com|mand´ing|ness
com|mand|ing «kuh MAN dihng, -MAHN-», adjective.
1. in command: »

a commanding officer, the commanding ship of the fleet.

2. controlling; powerful: »

commanding influences.

SYNONYM(S): compelling.
3. authoritative; impressive: »

a commanding voice.

SYNONYM(S): imperious.
4. having a position of control: »

a commanding tower.

com|mand´ing|ly, adverb.
com|mand´ing|ness, noun.

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