commanding


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]