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

Crucially, skills rooted in social and emotional intelligence—such as interpersonal conflict resolution, design thinking, and negotiation and coaching—will remain uniquely human, demanding empathy, creativity, and contextual understanding that are challenging for machines to replicate. —Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2025

Which is taught in interpersonal communication courses. —Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2025

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

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