All commanding synonyms
com·mand·ing
C c adj commanding
- dominant — ruling, governing, or controlling; having or exerting authority or influence: dominant in the chain of command.
- impressive — having the ability to impress the mind; arousing admiration, awe, respect, etc.; moving; admirable: an impressive ceremony; an impressive appearance.
- imposing — very impressive because of great size, stately appearance, dignity, elegance, etc.: Notre Dame, Rheims, and other imposing cathedrals of France.
- assertive — Someone who is assertive states their needs and opinions clearly, so that people take notice.
- forceful — full of force; powerful; vigorous; effective: a forceful plea for peace.
- compelling — A compelling argument or reason is one that convinces you that something is true or that something should be done.
- decisive — If a fact, action, or event is decisive, it makes it certain that there will be a particular result.
- lofty — extending high in the air; of imposing height; towering: lofty mountains.
- arresting — attracting attention; striking
- controlling — having or attempting to exert control
- striking — Military. describing a fighter-bomber aircraft designed to carry large payloads at high speeds and low altitudes and also to engage in air-to-air combat.
- advantageous — If something is advantageous to you, it is likely to benefit you.
- autocratic — An autocratic person or organization has complete power and makes decisions without asking anyone else's advice.
- bossy — If you describe someone as bossy, you mean that they enjoy telling people what to do.
- dictatorial — Dictatorial means controlled or used by a dictator.
- imperious — domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial; overbearing: an imperious manner; an imperious person.
- peremptory — leaving no opportunity for denial or refusal; imperative: a peremptory command.
- in charge — to impose or ask as a price or fee: That store charges $25 for leather gloves.
adjective commanding
- strong — having, showing, or able to exert great bodily or muscular power; physically vigorous or robust: a strong boy.
- powerful — physically strong, as a person: a large, powerful athlete.
- authoritative — Someone or something that is authoritative gives an impression of power and importance and is likely to be obeyed.
- unassailable — not open to attack or assault, as by military force or argument: unassailable fortifications; unassailable logic.
- masterful — dominating; self-willed; imperious.
- superior — higher in station, rank, degree, importance, etc.: a superior officer.