Dominating (Adjective)
Meaning 1
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".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The mountain stood tall, dominating the landscape with its majestic presence.
- From the top of the hill, we had a view of the valley, with the city dominating the horizon.
- The skyscraper dominating the downtown area was the city's tallest building.
- As we looked up at the castle dominating the countryside, we felt a sense of awe at its grandeur.
- The hill overlooking the lake was topped by a temple dominating the surrounding landscape.
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Meaning 2
Most powerful or important or influential; "the economically ascendant class"; "D-day is considered the dominating event of the war in Europe".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The company's dominating position in the market made it difficult for new competitors to enter.
- She was the dominating force in the family, making all the important decisions.
- The dominating theme of the conference was the impact of climate change on global economies.
- The economically dominating country was able to impose its will on the global stage.
- The dominating issue of the election was the rise of nationalism and its implications for global politics.
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Meaning 3
Offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power; "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"; "a swaggering peremptory manner".
Classification
All adjective clusters.