Dominating Definition & Meaning
dominating
- adjective
- most powerful or important or influential; "the economically ascendant class"; "D-day is considered the dominating event of the war in Europe"
- 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"
- 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"
"Dominating" in song lyrics
See how dominating is used in real songs:
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"Cause I'm the demonstrating, the dominating"
2 Live Crew — 2 Live is What We Are... (Word) -
"Leave me on the six team, I'm fin to be dominating"
Guerilla Maab f/ Cl'Che — Keep You Jammin -
"Escalating, dominating"
Kool Moe Dee — Keep it Real
Words that rhyme with dominating
Usage tips for "dominating"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "dominating" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for dominating to find words that pair well.