He is a 'commanding' figure in American literature. [=he is an important and respected figure in American literature]
He has a 'commanding presence' when he speaks. [=he attracts attention when he speaks]
The hill provides a 'commanding view' of the surrounding countryside.
(..) Begging your pardon, sir? Did you just waltz in here... and bark at your commanding officer? If so, I regard that as a bona fide brain fart, and I resent it when people fart inside my office. I think you've resented me (..)1997 G.I. Jane