Heavenly being among others receiving present (8)
I believe the answer is:
ethereal
'heavenly' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)
'among others receiving present' is the wordplay.
'among others' becomes 'et al' (et al means along with others).
'receiving' is an insertion indicator.
'present' becomes 'here' (both can mean in attendance).
'etal' placed around 'here' is 'ETHEREAL'.
'being' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for ethereal that I've seen before include "Having an unreal lightness or delicateness" , "Heavenly - fairy-like" , "Insubstantial, other-worldly" , "Delicate - airy" , "Spiritual" .)