Data source: Free Dictionary API (Wiktionary)
https://context.gnist.ai/rest/dictionary/
AuthenticationAll requests require a Gnist-API-Key header (or api_key query parameter).
Free tier: 100 calls/day. Get your API key.
Tools (3)
define_wordLook up an English word — definitions, pronunciations, examples, synonyms, and antonyms.
Returns comprehensive dictionary data including part of speech, multiple definitions,
usage examples, phonetic transcriptions, and audio pronunciation URLs.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
word | string | required | English word to look up (e.g. 'serendipity', 'ephemeral'). |
{
"word": "example"
}get_synonymsGet synonyms and antonyms for an English word.
Aggregates all synonyms and antonyms from across all meanings and definitions.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
word | string | required | English word to find synonyms and antonyms for. |
{
"word": "example"
}report_feedbackReport a bug, feature request, or general feedback for this data source.
Use this when something doesn't work as expected, when you'd like
a new feature, or when you have suggestions for improvement.
Args:
feedback: Describe the issue or suggestion.
feedback_type: One of 'bug', 'feature_request', or 'general'.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
feedback | string | required | |
feedback_type | string | optional | (default: "general") |
{
"feedback": "example"
}Quick Start
curl -X POST "https://context.gnist.ai/rest/dictionary/define_word" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "Gnist-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
-d '{"word": "example"}'
import httpx
resp = httpx.post(
"https://context.gnist.ai/rest/dictionary/define_word",
headers={"Gnist-API-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY"},
json={
"word": "example"
},
)
print(resp.json())