high enough to provide a clear view of the surrounding area; -- of a height or viewpoint.

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"

exercising influence or control. Opposite of subordinate.

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"

most powerful or important or influential; "the economically ascendant class"; "D-day is considered the dominating event of the war in Europe"