commanding
/kəˈmændɪŋ/ adjective B2- Tending to give commands, authoritarian.
- Impressively dominant; very good and impressive. · a commanding structure· a man with a commanding presence
- Dominating from above, giving a wide view (of a place or position)
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“Scendi!” exclaimed a commanding voice.
For this purpose he called for a cup, and while filling it with water, pretended to mix poison with the Cobbler’s antidote, commanding him to drink it on the promise of a reward.
He had not seen this lonely man upon the tor and could not feel the thrill which his strange presence and his commanding attitude had given to me.
He stationed himself in a room commanding a view of the street, pacing the chamber with restless steps, stopping merely to listen from time to time for the sound of approaching wheels, then to cast an anxious glance on Ali; but the regularity with which the Nubian puffed forth the smoke of his chibouque proved that he at least was wholly absorbed in the enjoyment of his favorite occupation.
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