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commanding
adjective com·mand·ing \kə-ˈman-diŋ\
: having a powerful or important quality that attracts attention, respect, etc.
: very likely to result in victory in a race, competition, etc.
: allowing you to see an area very well
Full Definition of COMMANDING
1
: drawing attention or priority <a commanding presence>
2
: difficult to overcome <a commanding lead>
— com·mand·ing·ly \-diŋ-lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of COMMANDING
1591
Related to COMMANDING
- Synonyms
- chief, head, first, foremost, high, lead, leading, preeminent, premier, presiding, primary, prime, principal, supereminent, supreme, top
- Antonyms
- inconspicuous, unemphatic, unflamboyant, unnoticeable, unobtrusive, unremarkable, unshowy
Rhymes with COMMANDING
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