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

However, Pratt targeted Larry, sweeping him into unfounded controversy, adding substantially to other interpersonal and financial stresses, Vein said. —Ted Johnson, Deadline, 24 May 2026

For six seasons, the survivors of Oceanic Flight 815 dealt with natural threats, interpersonal conflicts, and supernatural forces. —Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026

That means developing deep interpersonal trust and proving value at every stage of a client's financial journey. —Corey McQuade, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026

As a result, environmental communication is complex, involving verbal, nonverbal, personal, interpersonal, and visual communication. —Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 May 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