Definitions for commanding
kəˈmæn dɪŋ, -ˈmɑn-com·mand·ing

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. commanding, dominating, overlooking(adj)

   used of a height or viewpoint

   "a commanding view of the ocean"; "looked up at the castle dominating the countryside"; "the balcony overlooking the ballroom"

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1. commanding(Verb)

   Present participle of to command.

2. commanding(Adjective)

   tending to give commands, authoritarian

3. commanding(Adjective)

   impressively dominant

   A commanding structure.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Commanding

   of Command

2. Commanding(adj)

   exercising authority; actually in command; as, a commanding officer

3. Commanding(adj)

   fitted to impress or control; as, a commanding look or presence

4. Commanding(adj)

   exalted; overlooking; having superior strategic advantages; as, a commanding position

How to pronounce commanding?

1. 

   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

How to say commanding in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of commanding in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of commanding in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of commanding in a Sentence

1. Benjamin Franklin:

   I know not which lives more unnatural lives, obeying husbands, or commanding wives.

2. Ralph Waldo Emerson:

   Every great and commanding moment in the annals of the world is the triumph of some enthusiasm.

3. Phyllis Chesler:

   If it were natural for father to care for their sons, they would not need so many laws commanding them to do so.

4. Ralph Waldo Emerson:

   None of us will ever accomplish anything excellent or commanding except when he listens to this whisper which is heard by him alone.

5. Emeasoba George:

   Every true leader is expected to be commanding respect/dignity from his/her followers/subjects and not at all to be demanding for it.

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