commanding

com-mand-ing · adjective, verb

imported

Definitions

adjective, verb

  1. 1.

    Having authority or power that inspires respect or obedience.

  2. 2.

    Present participle of command; giving orders or having control.

  3. 3.

    (of a position or view) Dominant; having a wide view.

  4. 4.

    (of a lead) Large enough to be secure.

Related words

Antonyms: meek, submissive, weak
See also: authoritative, command, commander, dominant
Synonyms: authoritative, dominant, imposing, powerful

Etymology

Present participle of command, used as an adjective to describe qualities associated with authority and leadership.