commanding
commanding Lexical Profile
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• adjective
Having or projecting natural authority, confidence, and power that inspires respect or obedience.
"The symphony conductor had a commanding presence on the podium that immediately quieted the entire hall."
Possessing a decisive, substantial, or virtually insurmountable advantage in a competition, election, or market.
"By the end of the third quarter, the visiting team had built a commanding lead that made a comeback nearly impossible."
Occupying a high or strategic position that affords a wide, unobstructed view or overlook of the surrounding area.
"The historic stone lighthouse sits on a cliff with a commanding view of the rocky coastline."
Officially in charge of a military unit, ship, or organization.
"The base's commanding officer met with local civic leaders to coordinate the disaster relief effort."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in Middle English as the participial adjective of the verb 'command', which came via Old French 'comander' from Late Latin 'commandare' (to order or entrust), an alteration of Latin 'commendare'.