commanding (
http://definr.com/commanding)
adj 1: of the highest rank; used of persons; "the commanding
officer" [syn:
ranking,
top-level,
top-ranking]
2: used of a height or viewpoint; "a commanding view of the
ocean"; "looked up at the castle dominating the
countryside"; "the balcony overlooking the ballroom" [syn:
dominating,
overlooking]
3: not allowing contradiction or refusal; "spoke in commanding
(or peremptory) tones"; "peremptory commands" [syn:
peremptory]