GRAMMAR DETAIL

の至り

the greatest · the utmost

Formally expresses that an emotion such as honor or shame has reached its highest degree.

Examples

長年の努力が認められ、光栄の至りです。

It is the greatest honor to have my many years of effort recognized.

皆様に迎えられ、感激の至りです。

I am deeply moved to receive such a welcome from all of you.

Structure: Attach の至り to an emotion noun to formally express the highest degree of emotion, such as feeling moved or honored. 至り is read いたり.
Basic usage: 長年の努力が認められ、光栄の至りです。 describes recognition of many years of effort as the greatest honor.

Connection compared with 限りだ
- うれしい限りだ expresses great happiness through an i-adjective. 感激の至りだ connects a noun with の to express a related feeling more formally.