adv. [f. prec. + -LY2.] In a commanding position, manner, or degree.

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a. 1603.  T. Cartwright, Confut. Rhem. N. T. (1618), 252. This word is giuen to Kinges with rule commandinglie.

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a. 1660.  Hammond, Wks., IV. 506 (R.). His practices are so commandingly exemplary.

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1742.  Richardson, Pamela, IV. 296. If you speak as haughtily and commandingly.

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1799.  Southey, Lett. (1856), I. 75. It stands commandingly on an eminence.

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1847.  De Quincey, in Tait’s Mag., XIV. 669. Commandingly interesting to both parties.

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