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}]