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

Co-creators Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland took classic sci-fi tropes and twisted them to explore contemporary issues of interpersonal relationships and mental health. —EW.com, 19 Feb. 2025

The interpersonal connections between the assistant, and the lawyer, and the associate and the partner––those are all there. —H. Alan Scott, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025

This year’s five short films follow a range of interventions, from street outreach to a restorative justice court in North Lawndale to conflict mediation, all geared toward reducing interpersonal violence in Chicago. —Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025

Optimists also foster stronger interpersonal relationships. —Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 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