smell something fishy; Definitions include: to detect that something is amiss. take time to smell the roses; Definitions include: to take the time to enjoy life. wake up and smell; Definitions include: to acknowledge. wake up and smell the coffee; Definitions include: a command/invitation to accept reality. wake up and smell the decaf
elated (at/by something) very happy and excited because of something good that has happened, or will happen They were elated at the result. I was elated by the prospect of the new job ahead.
Wiktionary (5.00 / 1 vote) Rate this definition: elation (Noun). An exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism; an absence of depression. elation (Noun). A feeling of joy and pride.