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dominating
adjective
Offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power
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adjective
Offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power
“An autocratic person”
adjective
Most powerful or important or influential
“The economically ascendant class”
adjective
Used of a height or viewpoint
“A commanding view of the ocean”
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An autocratic person
Autocratic behavior
A bossy way of ordering others around
A rather aggressive and dominating character
Managed the employees in an aloof magisterial way
The economically ascendant class
D-day is considered the dominating event of the war in Europe
A commanding view of the ocean
Looked up at the castle dominating the countryside
The balcony overlooking the ballroom
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