commanding

Definition

  • adjective: having a powerful or important quality that attracts attention, respect, etc.
  • adjective: drawing attention or priority
  • synonyms: imperative, imperious, authoritative

Examples

  • 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.

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