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dominating

dominating

5.3
High above nearby land and looking down on it
  • adjective
  • /ˈdɑːməˌneɪtɪŋ/
translation icon : dominante
  • The castle was built on a dominating hill that allowed defenders to see for miles.

space dominating everything that surrounds it.

Examples

  • The city's skyline is defined by a dominating skyscraper that towers above all other buildings.

  • The dominating mountain peak was visible from miles away.

  • From the dominating cliffs, you can watch the waves crash far below.

  • The castle stood dominating the landscape.

  • From the dominating cliffs, you can watch the waves crash far below.

  • The city's skyline is defined by a dominating skyscraper that towers above all other buildings.

  • The castle was built on a dominating hill that allowed defenders to see for miles.

Synonyms

dominant
vsdominating
159 4.2

Having more power or influence than others in a group

describes a high physical position that overlooks and rises above surroundings
commanding
vsdominating
2 6.0

In a high position that gives a wide, impressive view of the area

is higher and also visibly rises above the surrounding land
overlooking
vsdominating
3.1

A place with a view of something below

also stands higher and visually dominates the area around it
towering
vsdominating
4.0

Very tall and impressive, rising high above other things

is high too but puts more weight on overlooking the surroundings

Antonyms

low-lying
15 4.1

Areas close to the ground or sea level that often flood

How High

towering
4.0
dominating
5.3
elevated
1 3.9
low
22 1.0

Surface Forms

dominating positive
dominant positive

Morphology

dominating = dominate (transparent) = dominate + ing

Formed by the verb 'dominate' + '-ing'; the sense of 'overlooking or towering above' is a common physical extension of 'dominate' and is directly derivable.

Etymology

Dominating comes from the Latin root dom- and the word dominus, which mean 'lord' or 'master'. A cliff or building that is dominating is like a 'lord' on high that looks over and 'commands' its domain, so it rises above and controls the area below.