〜の至り

Meaning

Indicates a very high degree, leaving nothing more to be desired.

最高に〜だ means "to be the highest degree of ~" and indicates that something has reached the utmost state or level. It is a rather formal expression and is used in more ceremonious or official contexts.

Formation

Examples

1. このようなトラブルが起こったのは、全て私の不徳の至りです。申し訳ございませんでした。
   This trouble has occurred entirely because of my own failings. I am truly sorry.

2. トムさんは学生の頃、若気の至りでよく喧嘩をしたり、悪いことをして両親を困らせていた。
   When Tom was a student, he often fought and did bad things out of youthful indiscretion, causing his parents a lot of trouble.

3. 憧れのアーティストからサインをもらえるなんで、感激の至りだ。
   I am deeply moved to receive an autograph from my favorite artist.

4. 私のようなものが、このような賞をいただけるなんて、光栄の至りでございます。
   It is the highest honor for someone like me to receive such an award.

Summary

• 〜の至り means "extremely"
• Formation: 名詞 → 名詞 の + 至り
• This is an N1-level grammar pattern