COMMANDING: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for COMMANDING?

Need another word that means the same as “commanding”? Find 22 synonyms and 30 related words for “commanding” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Commanding” are: dominating, overlooking, authoritative, masterful, assertive, confident, firm, emphatic, insistent, imperative, imposing, impressive, dominant, controlling, superior, powerful, prominent, advantageous, favourable, preferable, more desirable, most desirable

Commanding as an Adjective

Definitions of "Commanding" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “commanding” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• (of a place or position) dominating from above; giving a wide view of an area.
• Possessing or giving superior strength.
• (in military contexts) having a position of authority.
• Used of a height or viewpoint.
• Indicating or expressing authority; imposing.

Synonyms of "Commanding" as an adjective (22 Words)

advantageous	Giving an advantage. We are in an advantageous position.
assertive	Having or showing a confident and forceful personality. The job may call for assertive behaviour.
authoritative	Sanctioned by established authority. This is likely to become the authoritative study of the subject.
confident	Feeling or showing certainty about something. A confident reply.
controlling	Able to control or determine policy. A controlling interest in the firm.
dominant	Denoting the predominant species in a plant or animal community. It is the dominant gene causing polydactyly.
dominating	Offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power. D day is considered the dominating event of the war in Europe.
emphatic	(of certain Arabic consonants) pronounced with both dental articulation and constriction of the pharynx. An emphatic movement of his hand.
favourable	Suggesting a good outcome. Their demands rarely received a favourable response.
firm	Marked by firm determination or resolution not shakable. The bed should be reasonably firm but not too hard.
imperative	Relating to verbs in the imperative mood. Requests that grew more and more imperative.
imposing	Grand and impressive in appearance. The monarch s imposing presence.
impressive	Making a strong or vivid impression. Impressive achievements in science.
insistent	Demanding attention. She was very insistent that I call her.
masterful	Powerful and able to control others. Masterful technique.
more desirable	Quantifier meaning greater in number.
most desirable	Quantifier meaning the greatest in number.
overlooking	Used of a height or viewpoint. The balcony overlooking the ballroom.
powerful	Of a person possessing physical strength and weight rugged and powerful. Computers are now more compact and powerful.
preferable	More desirable or suitable. Lower interest rates were preferable to higher ones.
prominent	Situated so as to catch the attention; noticeable. The new housing estates are prominent landmarks.
superior	Of high or superior quality or performance. That girl was frightfully superior.

Usage Examples of "Commanding" as an adjective

• A commanding view of the ocean.
• A commanding officer.
• The castle is built in a commanding position on a hill looking out over the sea.
• A commanding 13–6 lead.
• A man of commanding presence.
• Her style is commanding.

Associations of "Commanding" (30 Words)

authoritarian	An authoritarian person. The timid child of authoritarian parents.
bureaucratic	Of or relating to or resembling a bureaucrat or bureaucracy. Well established bureaucratic procedures.
cavalier	A small spaniel of a breed with a long snout. Anne was irritated by his cavalier attitude.
chief	The upper third of the field. The chief of police.
controlling	Able to control or determine policy. A controlling interest in the firm.
despotic	Characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty. Moved from a feudal to a despotic order.
dictator	A person who behaves in a tyrannical manner. My boss is a dictator who makes everyone work overtime.
dictatorial	Of or characteristic of a dictator. A dictatorial regime.
dogmatic	Of or pertaining to or characteristic of a doctrine or code of beliefs accepted as authoritative. She was not tempted to be dogmatic about what she believed.
dominance	The predominance of one or more species in a plant or animal community. The worldwide dominance of Hollywood.
dominant	Denoting the predominant species in a plant or animal community. This disorder is inherited as a dominant.
domineering	Asserting one’s will over another in an arrogant way. How can I do my job with a domineering boss yelling in my ear.
govern	Require to be in a certain grammatical case, voice, or mood. Most transitive verbs govern the accusative case in German.
governing	The act of governing exercising authority. Governing bodies.
government	The study of government of states and other political units. Tyrannical government.
imperious	Arrogant and domineering. His imperious demands.
leading	Having the leading position or higher score in a contest. The leading edge of technology.
manage	Be the manager of a sports team or a performer. There was more stress and anxiety than he could manage.
officer	Direct or command as an officer. Tougher sentences for attacks on police officers.
oligarchy	Government by an oligarchy. The big cities were notoriously in the hands of the oligarchy of local businessmen.
oligopoly	A state of limited competition, in which a market is shared by a small number of producers or sellers.
oppressive	Weighing heavily on the mind or spirits. An oppressive dictatorship.
paramount	Having supreme power. The interests of the child are of paramount importance.
peremptory	Putting an end to all debate or action. A peremptory order of the court.
policeman	A male member of a police force.
predominant	Present as the strongest or main element. The predominant colour was white.
preponderant	Predominant in influence, number, or importance. The preponderant influence of the US within the alliance.
prevailing	Having most appeal or influence; prevalent. The prevailing mood within Whitehall circles.
regime	A coordinated programme for the promotion or restoration of health a regimen. Detention centres with a very tough physical regime.
tyrannical	Marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior. A momentary quieting of her tyrannical appetite.