approval If you describe someone as commanding, you mean that they are powerful and confident. Lovett was a tall, commanding man with a waxed gray mustache The voice at the other end of the line was serious and commanding. = authoritative see also command
If you are in a commanding position or situation, you are in a strong or powerful position or situation. Right now you're in a more commanding position than you have been for ages The French vessel has a commanding lead
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"