interpersonal

adjective

in·​ter·​per·​son·​al ˌin-tər-ˈpər-s(ə-)nəl 

: being, relating to, or involving relations between persons

interpersonally adverb

Examples of interpersonal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While the entry-level market remains challenging, graduates who pursue careers requiring human judgment, interpersonal connection, specialized expertise and real-world problem-solving continue to enjoy strong prospects. —Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026

At 26 years old, Barker is speaking directly to his own generation—the moviegoing Zoomers—by making a meal out of their most pressing interpersonal crises. —Emma Stefansky, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026

The boys and girls wind up living across the hall from each other, and crushes and interpersonal drama bring them from frenemies to enemies and back again. —Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 2 June 2026

Advertisement Often, interpersonal curiosity is discussed solely in reference to reducing conflict and increasing connection with romantic partners. —Mac Crane, Time, 1 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing interpersonal

• interpersonal skills

Rhymes for interpersonal

• intrapersonal
• impersonal
• nonpersonal
• transpersonal
• personal

Kids Definition

interpersonal

adjective

in·​ter·​per·​son·​al -ˈpərs-nəl 

-ᵊn-əl

: being, relating to, or including relations between persons

interpersonally

-ˈpərs-nə-lē, 

-ᵊn-ə-

adverb

Medical Definition

interpersonal

adjective

in·​ter·​per·​son·​al -ˈpərs-nəl, -ᵊn-əl 

: being, relating to, or involving relations between persons

interpersonally

-ē 

adverb