commanding as an adjective: - 1
commanding
adjective
1 commanding
Used of a height or viewpoint:
— A commanding view of the ocean.
synonyms: dominating, overlooking.
Roget 741:
commanding
etc.
v.;
authoritative
etc.
737;
decretory†,
decretive†,
decretal†;
callable,
jussive†.
Roget 642:
important;
of importance
etc.
n.;
momentous,
material;
to the point;
not to be overlooked,
not to be despised,
not to be sneezed at;
egregious;
weighty
etc.
(influential)
175;
of note
etc.
(repute)
873;
notable,
prominent,
salient,
signal;
memorable,
remarkable;
unforgettable;
worthy of remark,
worthy of notice;
never to be forgotten;
stirring,
eventful.
grave,
serious,
earnest,
noble,
grand,
solemn,
impressive,
commanding,
imposing.
urgent,
pressing,
critical,
instant.
paramount,
essential,
vital,
all-absorbing,
radical,
cardinal,
chief,
main,
prime,
primary,
principal,
leading,
capital,
foremost,
overruling;
of vital importance
&c..
in the front rank,
first-rate;
superior
etc.
33;
considerable
etc.
(great)
31;
marked
etc.
v.;
rare
etc.
137.
significant,
telling,
trenchant,
emphatic,
pregnant;
tanti [Lat.].
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