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 combination of these factors does not paint a picture of a band at its peak, both creatively and in terms of interpersonal dynamics (O’Brien has also been publicly vocal about his support for a free Palestine). —Daniel Dylan Wray, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2025

But all of that interpersonal drama can only surface after LaDonna’s charter is over. —Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2025

But people are hard-pressed to find any time, let alone 30 years, to scratch these interpersonal surfaces, Brackett explains. —Matt Fuchs, Time, 4 Nov. 2025

Professionals with either technical proficiency or interpersonal skills have seen moderate success in the past. —Ethan Stone, Ascend Agency, 29 Oct. 2025

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