Added 9 October 2026 controlling /kənˈtɹoʊlɪŋ/ adjective Categories: Describing WordsEveryday Words adjective ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about controlling at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Able to control or determine policy. a controlling interest in the firm Related Words: dominantcommanddominationcontrollermasterysurveillancemonitorproficiencyoverseeinspectionproficientinspecting Back to today's word