<p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>Fit or proper to be chosen; worthy of choice; desirable: to marry an eligible bachelor.</li><li>Meeting the stipulated requirements, as to participate, compete, or work; qualified.</li><li>Legally qualified to be elected or appointed to office: eligible for the presidency.</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms</strong></p><ul><li>Suitable</li><li>Fitting</li></ul><p><strong>Antonyms</strong></p><ul><li>Unacceptable</li><li>Unsuitable</li><li>Ineligible</li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>A person or thing that is eligible: Among the eligibles, only a few are running for office.</li></ul>