commanding tone

Frequency: 6.52.1 per million words

a tone of voice that shows authority

commandingADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

tone

Examples (10)

  • The general issued the order in a commanding tone.
  • In a commanding tone, the CEO outlined the new strategy for the quarter.
  • She used a commanding tone to get the noisy children to settle down.
  • His voice, though quiet, had a commanding tone that captured everyone's attention.
  • I don't appreciate being spoken to in such a commanding tone.
  • With a commanding tone, the sergeant instructed the recruits to stand at attention.
  • She had to develop a commanding tone to be taken seriously in that male-dominated industry.
  • 'Everyone, listen up,' he said, his voice suddenly adopting a commanding tone.
  • Did you notice the commanding tone she used when delegating tasks?
  • The judge's commanding tone left no room for argument in the courtroom.