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}]
Source: WordNet® 2.0