Commanding
Pronunciation : Com*mand"ing
Part of Speech : a.
Definition : 1. Exercising authority; actually in command; as, a commanding officer.
2. Fitted to impress or control; as, a commanding look or presence.
3. Exalted; overlooking; having superior strategic advantages; as, a commanding position.
Syn. -- Authoritative; imperative; imperious.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913