interiority

noun

in·​te·​ri·​or·​i·​ty (ˌ)in-ˌtir-ē-ˈȯr-ə-tē 

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1

: interior quality or character

2

: inner life or substance : psychological existence

Examples of interiority in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adams’ performance ranges from broad comedy (watch her dive face-first into a plate of meatloaf) to intimate interiority. —Joe Reid, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2024

That act of translating interiority is the foundation of ASMA’s practice. —Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 7 Mar. 2025

In the same vein, his characters often want for interiority, using naturalistic dialogue to cover up a shallow characterization. —Kyndall Cunningham, Vox, 3 Mar. 2025

In its poise, its interiority and conviction, its lack of sentimentality or overstatement, her singing seemed to press the reset button on any standard expectations of a pop star. —Giovanni Russonello, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1701, in the meaning defined at sense 1