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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