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| 1. | [ adjective ] of the highest rank; used of persons | |
| Synonyms: | top-level top-ranking ranking | |
| Examples: | "the commanding officer" |
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| Related terms: | superior | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] used of a height or viewpoint | |
| Synonyms: | overlooking dominating | |
| Examples: | "a commanding view of the ocean" "looked up at the castle dominating the countryside" "the balcony overlooking the ballroom" |
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| Related terms: | high | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] not allowing contradiction or refusal | |
| Synonyms: | peremptory | |
| Examples: | "spoke in commanding (or peremptory) tones" "peremptory commands" |
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| Related terms: | imperative | |
| Similar spelling: |
command commando Commander command_line commandery commandership commandeer commandant commend commandment command_key Comandra common_daisy command_post community |
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