controlling
adjectiveverbnouncommon in dialogue
- United Kingdom//kənˈtɹəʊlɪŋ//
- United States//kənˈtɹoʊlɪŋ//
Exerting control over a person or thing.
adjective
- 1
Exerting control over a person or thing.
His mother is very controlling.
verb
- 1
Also a form of controlpresent participle and gerund of control
- 2
Also a form of controllpresent participle and gerund of controll
noun
- 1
The act of exerting control.
What humble submission presided within; / How free from the reign, and controllings of sin.
Forms
- plural
- controllings
- comparative
- more controlling
- superlative
- most controlling
control · To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the…controlled · Inhibited or restrained in one's words and actions.controller · One who controls something.
controlling · Exerting control over a person or thing.
controversial · Arousing or likely to arouse controversy.controversy · A debate or discussion of opposing opinions; (generally)…convenience · The quality of being convenient.