The difference between Bossy and Commanding
When used as nouns, bossy means a cow or calf, whereas commanding means the act of giving a command.
When used as adjectives, bossy means tending to give orders to others, especially when unwarranted, whereas commanding means tending to give commands, authoritarian.
check bellow for the other definitions of Bossy and Commanding
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Bossy as an adjective:
Tending to give orders to others, especially when unwarranted; domineering.
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Bossy as a noun (US, informal, dated):
A cow or calf.
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Bossy as an adjective:
Ornamented with bosses; studded.
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Commanding as a verb:
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Commanding as an adjective:
Tending to give commands, authoritarian.
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Commanding as an adjective:
Impressively dominant.
Examples:
"a commanding structure"
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Commanding as an adjective:
Dominating from above, giving a wide view
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Commanding as a noun:
The act of giving a command.