interiority

noun

in·​te·​ri·​or·​i·​ty (ˌ)in-ˌtir-ē-ˈȯr-ə-tē How to pronounce interiority (audio)
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1
: interior quality or character
2
: inner life or substance : psychological existence

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The show has gotten the brunt of scathingly negative reviews for its dialogue, acting, and perceived lack of interest in the work and interiority of the divorce lawyers at its center. Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025 All’s Fair revolves around Allura’s divorce (which is admittedly hard to invest in, given how little interiority Kardashian brings to her performance), but each episode focuses on one or more of her clients. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025 Gala, meanwhile, is a funny, charming writer who prefers books that don’t resist interiority. Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025 Returning to Myself is at its best when most committed to Carlile’s interiority. Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for interiority

Word History

First Known Use

1701, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of interiority was in 1701

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“Interiority.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interiority. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.

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