commanding

verb adjective

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: com-mand-ing (3)

English Definition

Having a position of authority or giving orders.

Example Sentence

She has a commanding voice.

US IPA /kəˈmændɪŋ/

UK IPA /kəˈmɑːndɪŋ/

authoritative dominant assertive controlling

submissive humble