Commandingly

/kəˈmændɪŋli/ adverb

Definition

In a way that shows authority and demands attention or obedience.

Etymology

From 'commanding' (present participle of command) plus the -ly adverb suffix. Commanding comes from Old French 'commander,' which derived from Latin 'commendare.'

Kelly Says

The power of commandingly is that it describes not just what you say, but how you say it—it's the difference between requesting permission and simply taking control of a room.

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