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

The chamber’s survey of more than 100 local organizations found that interpersonal traits — communication, critical thinking, adaptability, emotional intelligence and reliability — trumped job-specific technical skills or credentials in overall importance to employers. —Milla Surjadi, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026

For too long, the billionaires have caused interpersonal division across the nation through playing games with the political system, the economy and social media, Talarico said. —Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2026

The North Star State’s Minnesota Nice reputation has long encompassed progressive politics; a polite, if guarded, interpersonal demeanor; and a hearty neighborliness formed out of necessity during frigid winters. —Daniel Cueto-Villalobos, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2026

This is causing all sorts of interpersonal problems that HR has flatly refused to get involved with. —Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

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