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

Rarely do these pieces directly echo the two men’s interpersonal drama, but the information adds context to the actors’ enchanting movements, which are backed by gorgeous outfits and striking set design that accentuate the mythical tales being played out. —Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026

Saturn meeting Neptune aims to restructure your interpersonal frameworks. —Usa Today, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026

The final ingredient, for England, was an interpersonal touch. —Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026

Even trained and experienced guides may violate emotional or interpersonal boundaries of participants, who are in vulnerable and suggestible states brought on by the effects of the drugs themselves. —Erica Rex, STAT, 19 Feb. 2026

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