Commandingness

/kəˈmændɪŋnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being commanding; the impression of authority and control that someone or something gives.

Etymology

From 'commanding' plus the -ness suffix to create an abstract noun. This follows the standard English pattern of turning adjectives into nouns expressing their quality.

Kelly Says

Commandingness is what makes certain people seem to instantly become leaders in a group—it's measurable in how people's attention focuses and how they instinctively listen.

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