"I just love being stuck in traffic for hours on end, it's my favorite way to spend my day."
One example of verbal irony is the statement, "What a lovely day" when it is actually raining heavily.
To find an example of verbal irony, you can search for famous quotes or literature that contain this figure of speech. Verbal irony occurs when someone says something, but means the opposite or something different. One well-known example of verbal irony is the statement "I can't wait to start this tedious project," where the speaker expresses excitement for something that is actually perceived as dull or boring.
