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
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Harry is a man of few words, so the performance hinges on his physical control and interiority.
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Steve seems to be going through a quiet moment of interiority there.
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In doing so, the artist grants his subjects newfound interiority, as viewers are invited to convene and gather rather than simply stare.
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Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
Harry is a man of few words, so the performance hinges on his physical control and interiority.
—Beandrea July, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2026
Steve seems to be going through a quiet moment of interiority there.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 16 Jan. 2026
In doing so, the artist grants his subjects newfound interiority, as viewers are invited to convene and gather rather than simply stare.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for interiority
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“Interiority.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interiority. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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