Verbal irony

Verbal irony occurs when someone intentionally says one thing but means the opposite. It often involves sarcasm or dry humor, where the speaker's words imply a different meaning than their literal expression. For example, if it’s raining heavily and someone says, "Nice weather we're having," they are using verbal irony to highlight the opposite of what the words literally mean. This form of irony relies on context and tone to convey the true message, often adding humor or highlighting a discrepancy between appearance and reality.