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# in a comfortable condition

phrase (prepositional phrase: be in a comfortable condition)

«in a comfortable condition» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

1. (euphemism, jargon) said by a hospital about a patient who may be badly hurt or ill but is not in danger right now and is not in pain.
2. (literal) comfortable, at ease.

### In the lessons

Used by hospitals, police and the news to give a short, calm update about a patient without private details; it can hide how serious the injury is. Register: official, medical jargon, news; mainly UK and Ireland.

### Examples

- News: The driver was taken to hospital, where she is in a comfortable condition.
- The boy who fell from the tree is now in a comfortable condition.
- Police said both men were in a comfortable condition.
- The hospital says Grandad is in a comfortable condition tonight.
- A spokesman said the climber was in a comfortable condition after the rescue.
- Chat: «comfortable condition» means not dying, right?

### Note

It does not mean the person feels fine or can go home; they may have serious injuries. It is better than «serious» or «critical». Plain meaning: not in danger for now.