The meaning of COMMANDING is drawing attention or priority. How to use commanding in a sentence.

If you describe someone as commanding, you mean that they are powerful and confident.

COMMANDING definition: 1. having the authority to give orders: 2. A commanding voice or manner seems to have authority…. Learn more.

1. Having command; controlling. 2. Dominating, as by magnitude or position: took a commanding lead at the polls; a commanding view of the ocean.

Definition of commanding adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

the act of commanding or ordering with authority; control:[uncountable] Admiral, you have lost command of your ship. [be + in + ~] The lieutenant was in command of a platoon.

Dec 14, 2025 · commanding (comparative more commanding, superlative most commanding) Tending to give commands, authoritarian. quotations

COMMANDING definition: being in command. See examples of commanding used in a sentence.

Commanding definition: Having command; controlling.

Commanding means having a powerful or authoritative presence that demands attention or respect. It can describe someone’s tone, posture, or leadership style, often implying control and confidence.