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

While the other air signs focus their social values on interpersonal relationships, Aquarians take a more community-minded approach. —Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025

Evelyn then continues her tour of interpersonal damage and informs Abbie that Alex was the one who murdered Riley. —Erin Qualey, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025

More than anything else, kids crave interpersonal connection. —Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 24 Sep. 2025

In his study, up to 75% of children with autism showed deficiencies in brain folate, and that children with lower levels of the folate receptor in particular improved their language, interpersonal, social, and coping skills. —Alice Park, Time, 23 Sep. 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