Definition of dominating

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • dominating is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 14
  • dominating is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 14
  • dominating is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 18

Definition of dominating


  • most powerful or important or influential (adjective)

    Examples

    1. D-day is considered the dominating event of the war in Europe

    Synonyms

    1. ascendant
    2. ascendent
  • used of a height or viewpoint (adjective)

    Examples

    1. looked up at the castle dominating the countryside

    Synonyms

    1. commanding
    2. overlooking
  • offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a rather aggressive and dominating character

    Synonyms

    1. autocratic
    2. bossy
    3. high-and-mighty
    4. magisterial
    5. peremptory

See definition of dominating in Merriam Webster