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

On January 6, Mars sidles back into Cancer and revisits some of the interpersonal tensions that began brewing back in the fall. —Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Dec. 2024

The answer is a combination of hard data and interpersonal insight. —Natasha Frost, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024

Individuals are safe to speak candidly and there is no interpersonal fear. —Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025

Leaders who successfully cultivate strong interpersonal relationships throughout their organization are often recognized for their role in building high-performing companies. —Michael Horowitz, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

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