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

People have expressed reservations about her interpersonal dynamics. — Annie Costabile, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Still, more pressing concerns both on the mysterious M-Class planet and about the Enterprise overwhelm these interpersonal issues for most of the episode. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 23 July 2026

Practical, contextual learning helps employees recognize risk earlier, understand how to intervene appropriately and build confidence navigating complex interpersonal dynamics. — Elissa Rossi, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

An interpersonal silence containing all the bar-noise surrounding them developed. — Literary Hub, 15 July 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