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

Instead of broad replacements, AI is revaluing roles, making distinctly human skills like judgment and interpersonal understanding more crucial. — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

That idea of sustained silence haunting relationships and basic interpersonal etiquette is also present in the key relationships of the main storyline. — Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 10 Aug. 2026

The tension between principle and practicality — the very thing that could make this story interesting — gets mostly waved off, sublimated instead into interpersonal hang-ups. — Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2026

The clinic is free and serves people injured by interpersonal violence from hospitals across the area. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 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