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

Trek crews had plenty of rules, followed a hierarchy and their dialogue was largely about solving problems, while interpersonal sentiments took a back seat. —James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 26 July 2025

These positions include manual jobs in manufacturing, hospitality roles, or interpersonal work, which still require a steady pipeline of human workers. —Bob Violino, CNBC, 26 July 2025

However, leadership pipelines often reward technical expertise without assessing interpersonal or strategic skills resulting in ineffective managers. —Andrew Lopez, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025

Grievances and interpersonal clashes of the poor and working class were taken just as seriously as anyone else’s. —Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 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