What is verbal irony in

Verbal irony involves expressing something that is the opposite of what you actually mean or intend to say. For instance, if you're caught outside on a scorching hot day and the sun is shining directly on you, you might jokingly say, "What a refreshing afternoon!" when in reality, you're feeling warm or even exhausted. The phrase "what a refreshing afternoon" is not meant to be taken at face value, thus generating irony through the contrast between literal meaning and actual intention.