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commandingly

com·mand·ing
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh-man-ding, -mahn-]
    • /kəˈmæn dɪŋ, -ˈmɑn-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh-man-ding, -mahn-]
    • /kəˈmæn dɪŋ, -ˈmɑn-/

Definitions of commandingly word

  • adjective commandingly being in command: a commanding officer. 1
  • adjective commandingly appreciably superior or imposing; winning; sizable: a commanding position; a commanding lead in the final period. 1
  • adjective commandingly having the air, tone, etc., of command; imposing; authoritative: a man of commanding appearance; a commanding voice. 1
  • adjective commandingly dominating by position, usually elevation; overlooking: a commanding bluff at the mouth of the river. 1
  • adjective commandingly (of a view, or prospect) provided by a commanding location and so permitting dominance: a commanding view of the mouth of the river. 1
  • noun commandingly In a commanding fashion. 1
See all 6 definitions of commandingly

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Origin of commandingly

First appearance:

before 1475
One of the 25% oldest English words
First recorded in 1475-85; command + -ing2

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Parts of speech for Commandingly

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Commandingly

commandingly popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for commandingly

adverb commandingly

  • authoritatively — having due authority; having the sanction or weight of authority: an authoritative opinion.
  • impressively — having the ability to impress the mind; arousing admiration, awe, respect, etc.; moving; admirable: an impressive ceremony; an impressive appearance.
  • imperiously — domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial; overbearing: an imperious manner; an imperious person.
  • masterfully — dominating; self-willed; imperious.
  • majestically — characterized by or possessing majesty; of lofty dignity or imposing aspect; stately; grand: the majestic Alps.
All 9 Synonyms of commandingly

Antonyms for commandingly

adverb commandingly

  • timidly — lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy.
Just one Antonym for commandingly

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